Scrum Master – Automation Projects - Min 6 years of experience
The Scrum Master serves as an Agile facilitator and Project Co-ordinator, dedicated to empowering cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results effectively and consistently. This role seeks a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master with a strong background in automation projects, preferably with hands-on experience in UiPath or similar automation tools. This role combines the responsibilities of a Scrum Master with elements of a Project Coordinator, requiring the individual to not only facilitate Agile practices but also assist the Project Manager/Delivery Manager in managing project delivery. The ideal candidate will play a key role in enabling teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions while ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Agile Facilitation:
- Lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for automation projects.
- Coach teams on Agile principles and practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Remove impediments and roadblocks to ensure smooth team progress.
- Team Collaboration:
- Act as a servant leader, supporting the development team in achieving their goals.
- Facilitate effective communication between team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders.
- Promote transparency and alignment across all project activities.
- Delivery Oversight:
- Monitor sprint progress, team performance, and key metrics to ensure timely delivery of automation solutions.
- Identify risks and dependencies and work proactively to mitigate them.
- Ensure adherence to Agile best practices and processes.
- Support Project Management:
- Assist the Project Manager/Delivery Manager in planning, tracking, and managing project deliverables, timelines, and resources.
- Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and milestones.
- Maintain project documentation, including status reports, risk logs, and action plans.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure timely and effective communication of project status and deliverables.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency in project execution.
- Collaborate with teams to reduce time gaps between development and testing phases to meet project timelines and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Technical Focus:
- Work closely with teams involved in automation projects and ensure that automation solutions align with business objectives and technical standards.
- Support compliance with code review processes and ensure peer reviews are conducted before moving code to production.
PART 3Qualification & Experience
In line with the prescribed guidelines, the candidate will also need to meet the following criteria
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience:
- 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years of experience working on automation projects.
- Hands‑on experience with UiPath or similar RPA tools is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in project coordination, including planning, tracking, and reporting.
- Agile Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and their application in software development and automation projects.
- Proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Familiarity with automation technologies, RPA, and AI‑driven solutions.
- Basic understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its integration with Agile practices.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
- Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
- Certifications (Preferred):
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or other relevant Agile certifications.
- PMP/Prince or any other relevant Project Management certifications.
PART 4Key Competencies for Role (Level of Expertise)
Area Competency* Rate Skill Importance1=aware;2=basic; 3=intermediate/experienced;4=advanced; 5=expert Allianz India Skill catalogue reference(for HR use only)Technical(max of 5)
- Agile/ Scrum / Project Management
- RPA / Automation Understanding
- Understanding of Automation projects 4Functional(max of 5)
- Logical & Analytical reasoning with attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills
- Stakeholder relationship
- High degree of organisation, task
- planning and time management
- Demonstrate the ability to manage
- own workload against a range of
- activities 4
- Client/Vendor(max of 3)
- Relationship Management
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written 4
- Leadership**
- Result Orientation
- Entrepreneurial Orientation
- Strategic Orientation
- Market Insight
- Driving Change & Innovation
- Customer Focus
- Driving Diversity
- Fostering Relationships
- Developing Capability 3
- Behaviours***
- Integrity & Transparency
- Diversity & Inclusiveness
- Communicate broadly
- Excellence at every touch point with customer
- Foster Technical & Operational Knowledge
- Take Risks & allow noble failure
- Embrace Innovation
- Take Ownership & Accountability 4
- Productivity(max of 3)
- Task orientation
- Time Management
- Re-work 4
- Communication
- Presentation
- Tools
- Jira
- Confluence
- Other Scrum/ PM tools
- MS Office - Power Query
- MS Outlook 4