Scrum Master

Job Title : Scrum Master (SAFe Certified)

Experience Range : 10+ Years

Work Location : Pune

Job Description :

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master (SAFe Certified) with a strong background in Agile transformation and delivery. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of facilitating Agile ceremonies, guiding teams on Agile/SAFe principles, and ensuring successful delivery of business-critical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

- Serve as a Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, ensuring adherence to SAFe and Agile practices.

- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

- Collaborate with Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, and stakeholders to manage and prioritize backlogs.

- Coach teams in Agile mindset, principles, and practices to foster high performance.

- Remove impediments to the teams' progress and escalate issues when necessary.

- Support PI Planning sessions and align with ART (Agile Release Train) goals.

- Track and report team progress using Agile metrics and tools (e.g., Jira, Rally, VersionOne).

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the teams and across the organization.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 10+ years of total IT experience with at least 5+ years as a Scrum Master.

- SAFe Certified (mandatory) - SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent.

- Strong experience in Agile delivery frameworks - Scrum, SAFe, Kanban.

- Hands-on experience in Agile project management tools (Jira, Rally, etc.).

- Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and servant-leadership skills.

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Experience in large-scale Agile transformations is highly desirable.

Nice to Have :

- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.

- Exposure to Agile coaching beyond team level.

- Experience working in distributed teams across geographies.