Scrum Master - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - Prodapt

Prodapt

Verified Company

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

beBee Recuiter

Description

Overview:

As a Scrum Master, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating Agile development processes within our organization.

You will be responsible for guiding and coaching Agile teams to effectively deliver high-quality products, fostering collaboration, and removing impediments to ensure the team's success.

Responsibilities:

Scrum Process Facilitation:

Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint review, and retrospective meetings.

Ensure adherence to Agile/Scrum principles and practices.

Coach the team on Agile methodologies and help them understand their roles and responsibilities.

Team Support:

Serve as a servant-leader to the Agile team, fostering a collaborative and self-organizing environment.

Shield the team from external distractions and impediments to maintain focus on sprint goals.

Encourage continuous improvement within the team by identifying and addressing areas for growth.

Product Owner Collaboration:

Collaborate closely with the Product Owner to maintain a well-groomed product backlog.

Assist the Product Owner in refining user stories, prioritizing backlog items, and ensuring clarity of requirements.

Stakeholder Communication:

Act as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication.

Provide regular updates on project progress, sprint outcomes, and any impediments to stakeholders.

Metrics and Reporting:

Track and report key Agile metrics such as velocity, sprint burndown, and team performance.

Utilize metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive actionable insights.

Continuous Improvement:

Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the team and the organization as a whole.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity and efficiency.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification preferred.

Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in software development projects.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, or similar tools.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

A passion for Agile methodologies and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.