Scrum Master

Sandhata Technologies; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhata Technologies in Chennai is seeking an experienced Project Manager with Scrum certification to lead agile project delivery in banking initiatives. This role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, facilitating Scrum practices, and delivering technology or business initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, CSM/PSM certification, and strong banking domain expertise. PMP/PRINCE2 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) or equivalent.
• Strong banking domain experience (Retail, Corporate, Payments, Core Banking).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Act as Scrum Master for sprint ceremonies and facilitation.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with business, technology, and banking stakeholders.
• Track and report project progress, KPIs, and deliverables.
• Drive issue resolution and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Agile & Scrum Methodologies

Project Planning & Execution

Stakeholder Management

Risk & Issue Management

Banking Domain Expertise

Communication & Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with Scrum certification and strong banking domain expertise to lead agile project delivery. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, driving Scrum practices, and ensuring successful delivery of banking technology or business initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery using Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Act as Scrum Master where required, facilitating sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Collaborate with business, technology, and banking stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to Agile best practices and continuous improvement
• Track and report project progress, KPIs, and deliverables
• Drive issue resolution and risk mitigation strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) / PSM or equivalent
• Strong experience in banking domain (Retail, Corporate, Payments, or Core Banking)
• Proven experience in Agile project delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP / PRINCE2 certification (optional but preferred)
• Experience with banking platforms (Core Banking, Lending, Payments, FinTech)

Key Skills

• Agile & Scrum Methodologies
• Project Planning & Execution
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Banking Domain Expertise
• Communication & Leadership Skills

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team facilitation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Decision-making under pressure
• Effective stakeholder communication