Senior Project Lead - Scrum Master

HCL Technologies Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Senior Project Lead in Sydney to oversee complex initiatives and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. You will also serve as Scrum Master, guiding agile ceremonies and defending agile principles across the team.

You will drive change management, define objectives and scope with cross-functional teams, identify risks, and foster continuous improvement through retrospectives. Strong communication and leadership are essential; certifications such as CSM, PMI-ACP, or PMP are

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading projects from initiation to closure.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP or PMP preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with Scrum, Kanban, or Lean.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring teams in agile practices.
• Demonstrated risk management and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.
• Act as scrum master, facilitating agile ceremonies and ensuring the agile team follows the principles and practices.
• Implement change management strategies to effectively manage and communicate project changes to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to define project objectives, scope, and delivery timelines.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues to ensure project success.
• Drive continuous improvement through agile retrospectives and by optimizing project processes.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on agile practices and project management techniques.

Skills

Scrum Master responsibilities

Project management

Change management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Leadership

Agile certifications

Job description

The Senior Project Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing projects while also serving as the Scrum Master, specializing in Project Management, Change Management, and Agile Methodologies. The primary focus is on ensuring successful project delivery within the defined scope, timeline, and budget by applying agile principles.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Lead and manage projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.
• 2. Act as a scrum master, facilitating agile ceremonies and ensuring the agile team follows the principles and practices.
• 3. Implement change management strategies to effectively manage and communicate project changes to stakeholders.
• 4. Collaborate with cross functional teams to define project objectives, scope, and delivery timelines.
• 5. Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues to ensure project success.
• 6. Drive continuous improvement through agile retrospectives and by optimizing project processes.
• 7. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on agile practices and project management techniques.

Skill Requirements

• 1. Proficiency in scrum master responsibilities, including facilitating scrum events, coaching the team, and ensuring adherence to agile principles.
• 2. Strong background in project management, change management, and agile methodologies.
• 3. Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively lead project teams and interact with stakeholders.
• 4. Experience in implementing agile frameworks, such as scrum, kanban, or lean, to deliver successful projects.
• 5. Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• 6. Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities to address project challenges and drive solutions.
• 7. Certification in scrum (csm), agile (pmiacp), or project management (pmp) is highly desirable.

Other Requirements

• 1.Scrum Master (CSM), Agile (PMIACP), or Project Management (PMP) certification is preferred.

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.