Lead Scrum Master

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd in Bangalore, Karnataka, India seeks a Software Development Senior Analyst to lead Agile Scrum practices as Scrum Master, coordinating ceremonies and coaching the team to deliver high-quality software on schedule.

You will partner with product development, manage backlog, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement through retrospectives, aligning stakeholders and ensuring adherence to Agile values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
• Exemplifies and promotes Agile values and principles.
• SAFe/PSM/CSM certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives.
• Coach the development team in Agile and Scrum practices.
• Remove obstacles and empower the team to own the process.
• Ensure Scrum adherence and continuous improvement.
• Prioritize and manage product backlog with stakeholders.
• Track KPIs and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Communicate status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Plan demos and product/system testing; support PI planning.

Skills

7+ years experience

Agile Scrum

Communication

Problem solving

Facilitation

Coaching

Scrum master

Jira

PI planning

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Software Development Senior Analyst Req ID: 381972

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, we are currently seeking a Software Development Senior Analyst to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

Job Summary

As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum processes within our organization, ensuring the company can work collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality solutions. You will work closely with the product development team to ensure that the work progresses on schedule, within budget, and to the desired level of quality. Additionally, you will serve as a coach and mentor to our team – helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that the team is meeting its objectives consistently.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach the development team in Agile and Scrum practices to ensure that they understand and embrace the methodology.
• Help the team remove obstacles to progress, while empowering them to take ownership of the process.
• Ensure the development team is following Scrum practices and helping them continuously improve their performance.
• Help prioritize and manage the product backlog to ensure that the team is always working on the most valuable items.
• Act as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders to ensure that everyone is aligned and informed about the progress of the project.
• Ensure that the team is delivering high-quality software that meets customer requirements on time.
• Identify and troubleshoot obstacles that are hindering the team's progress.
• Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback sessions.
• Communicate project status, risks and issues to stakeholders.
• Track KPIs and help teams deliver high-quality products/solutions on time.
• Ensure that the team follows the Scrum framework and adheres to Agile principles.
• Training, mentoring, and supporting scrum teams to follow agile values, principles, and practices.
• Determining and managing tasks, issues, risks, and action items.
• Planning and organizing demos and product/system testing.
• Ensuring the proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for the scrum team.
• Tracking project processes, deliverables, and financials.
• Preparing and presenting status reports to stakeholders.
• ART and PI Planning.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
• Exemplifies and promotes Agile values and principles.
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of an agile framework or method (i.e. Scrum, Kanban), or understanding of software development life cycle models as well as in-depth knowledge of traditional project management principles and practices.
• Adept at refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection, and other Scrum techniques.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Certification in Agile methodologies, like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
• SAFe certification and Kanban certification are a plus.
• Coaching and PI planning experience is mandatory.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Prior knowledge of Agile project management tool such as Jira.

Add On’s

• Support to team for Testing, Support during Production issues etc. would be beneficial.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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