14 Aug
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Global Software Solutions Group
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Chennai
14 Aug
Global Software Solutions Group
Chennai
About The Role We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery for our Risk and Regulatory Reporting portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Scrum and Agile methodologies, with the ability to coach teams, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and drive the successful delivery of technology initiatives. The role requires excellent stakeholder management, collaboration across cross-functional teams, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Exposure to AI-enabled initiatives and contemporary delivery practices will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities Agile Leadership Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
Coach Agile teams on Scrum principles, Agile best practices, and servant leadership
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Identify and remove impediments to ensure smooth sprint execution and delivery Delivery Management Lead the Agile delivery of projects within the Risk and Regulatory Reporting portfolio
Partner with Product Owners to prioritize and maintain healthy product backlogs
Track sprint progress, delivery milestones, dependencies, risks, and key Agile metrics
Ensure timely delivery of business requirements while maintaining quality standards Stakeholder Management Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Stakeholders, Technology Teams, and Delivery Managers
Provide regular project updates, sprint dashboards, and delivery reports
Facilitate effective communication across business and technology teams to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery objectives Governance & Process Excellence Maintain Agile delivery artifacts including sprint metrics, RAID logs, project documentation, and dashboards
Support governance reporting and ensure adherence to Agile delivery standards
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity and delivery effectiveness
Promote Agile best practices across teams and contribute to Agile maturity Team Collaboration Build and maintain high-performing, self-organizing Agile teams
Mentor team members on Agile practices and encourage knowledge sharing
Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning AI & Innovation Support projects incorporating AI-enabled capabilities where applicable
Encourage the adoption of automation and AI tools to improve team productivity and delivery efficiency
Collaborate with technology teams to understand AI-related project requirements and dependencies Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline Experience 8-10 years of overall experience in IT project delivery, Agile project management, or software development
Minimum 4-6 years of experience as a Scrum Master leading Agile teams
Experience delivering projects within Banking, Financial Services, Risk, Compliance, or Regulatory Reporting domains is preferred
Proven experience managing cross-functional Agile teams and coordinating with business and technology stakeholders
Experience working in large enterprise environments is desirable
Exposure to AI-enabled initiatives or digital transformation programs is an added advantage Technical Skills Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methodologies
Good understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Hands-on experience with: Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project (preferred)
Experience in Agile reporting, sprint metrics, and delivery dashboards
Familiarity with Risk and Regulatory Reporting solutions is desirable Key Competencies Strong Agile coaching and servant leadership skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication
Facilitation and conflict resolution
Planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Risk and dependency management
Team collaboration and mentoring
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to influence teams and drive Agile adoption Preferred Certifications Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II)
SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Agilist certification (preferred)
PMP or PRINCE2 certification (good to have) Why Join Us? Join a team-oriented team delivering critical Risk and Regulatory Reporting solutions that support business compliance and operational excellence. You will play a key role in driving Agile delivery, enabling high performing teams, and contributing to strategic technology initiatives while gaining exposure to modern AI-enabled delivery practices.
Benefits Competitive compensation and performance incentives
Comprehensive health insurance
Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale Risk and Regulatory Reporting initiatives
Exposure to AI-enabled technologies and up-to-date delivery practices
Flexible work arrangements
Career growth and leadership development opportunities
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