Agiliad Technologies - Scrum Master - Agile Methodology

Position Summary :

We are seeking a Scrum Master who combines strong technical acumen with exemplary leadership and process management skills. The ideal candidate will drive planning and execution of large-scale software development/maintenance projects, ensure agile best practices, and deliver high-quality products/service on time and within budget. You will be responsible for cross-functional team facilitation, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities :

Program & Project Management :

- Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of complex software projects (e.g., Unifi Agent).

- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.

- Define milestones, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business and technical requirements.

- Manage risks, dependencies, and change requests; proactively address issues to ensure project continuity.

Scrum Master & Agile Delivery :

- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives).

Technical Leadership :

- Understand architectural principles, software requirements, and solution design to guide teams and resolve technical challenges.

- Collaborate with architects, engineering leads, and QA to ensure technical excellence and adherence to standards.

Process Orientation & Continuous Improvement :

- Design, implement, and optimize project management processes and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).

- Standardize documentation, reporting, and communication practices across projects.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

- 8+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in software development or IT infrastructure.

- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a technical environment.

- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum, and DevOps practices.

- Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-platform software projects (Windows/Linux, cloud/on-premise).

- Technical proficiency in relevant technologies (e.g., .NET Core, REST APIs, cloud services, CI/CD tools).

- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Trello, or equivalent.

Skills & Competencies :

- Technical Strength: Ability to understand, communicate, and resolve technical challenges across multiple platforms.

- Process Orientation: Demonstrated ability to design and implement efficient processes and workflows.

- Planning & Organization: Strong project planning, scheduling, and prioritization skills.

- Leadership: Inspires and drives teams to deliver results; excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills.

- Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; adept at stakeholder management.

- Problem Solving: Analytical thinker, adept at risk assessment, mitigation, and root cause analysis.

- Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity, rapid change, and multi-tasking.

Certifications (Preferred) :

- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification.

- PMP certification is a plus.

- Technical certifications (Microsoft, AWS, etc.) preferred.