We are seeking an energetic and experienced Scrum Master to lead and support our cross-functional development PODs. In this role, you will champion Agile principles, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and empower autonomous POD teams to deliver high-impact software products. Acting as a servant leader, you will clear impediments, optimize POD collaboration, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

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### Key Responsibilities

- Manage and Facilitate POD Ceremonies: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives tailored to individual POD dynamics.
- Drive POD Autonomy & Execution: Empower cross-functional PODs (comprising engineering, QA, design, and product) to self-organize, hit sprint goals, and maintain high velocity.
- Manage Inter-POD Dependencies: Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and teams to identify, track, and resolve cross-POD dependencies and integration challenges.
- Remove Impediments: Proactively identify and eliminate blockers, resource constraints, and external distractions impacting the POD's progress.
- Coach and Mentor: Guide POD members and stakeholders on Scrum theory, agile best practices, and healthy team behaviors.
- Collaborate with Product Owners: Partner closely with Product Owners to ensure the POD backlog is healthy,



refined, and aligned with quarterly roadmaps.
- Track POD Metrics: Monitor and analyze velocity, throughput, and predictability metrics to help PODs continuously evaluate and improve their performance.

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### Required Qualifications & Skills

- Experience: 12 to 15 years of experience as a Scrum Master managing cross-functional technical PODs in a fast-paced environment.
- Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Skilled Scrum Master (PSM I/II), or equivalent.
- POD & Agile Expertise: Proven track record of working with self-organizing POD structures, scaling communication, and managing cross-team dependencies.
- Tools Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and Agile project management software.
- Communication: Strong conflict-resolution, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills with a servant-leadership mindset.

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### Preferred Qualifications

- Experience operating within scaled agile frameworks (like SAFe or LeSS) across multiple PODs.

- Technical background with solid familiarity with software development lifecycles (SDLC) and modern engineering practices.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

📌 Sr. Scrum Master (Chennai)
🏢 Neurealm
📍 Chennai