Scrum Master III

The Standard India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Supportive management

Career advancement

Empowering culture

Purpose-driven work

Job summary

StanCorp Global Services is seeking a Scrum Master III who will act as a servant leader, delivery champion, and catalyst for continuous improvement within our Agile product teams. You will enable delivery excellence by facilitating Agile practices, tracking team metrics, and helping teams improve predictability and delivery outcomes.

Working closely with Product Owners and engineering teams, you will support backlog readiness, sprint planning, prioritization, and risk management while promoting

Qualifications

• Requires B.E./B.Tech degree.
• Preferred Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SSM/PSM certifications.
• Strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban and practical team-focused application.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and Agile practices.
• Track velocity, flow, and cycle times to improve delivery.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and engineering teams for backlog readiness and risk management.

Skills

Scrum

Kanban

Agile methodologies

Facilitation

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Miro

Job description

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with StanCorp Global Services

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams across the nation, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture, focused on operational excellence, thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

The Standard India is seeking a Scrum Master III who will act as a servant leader, delivery champion, and catalyst for continuous improvement within our Agile product teams. In this role, you will enable delivery excellence by facilitating Agile practices, tracking team capacity, velocity, and flow metrics, and helping teams improve predictability and delivery outcomes. You will proactively identify and remove impediments, coordinate dependencies, and help teams navigate organizational processes so engineers can remain focused on delivering customer value. Working closely with Product Owners and engineering teams, you will support backlog readiness, sprint planning, prioritization, and risk management while promoting transparency and accountability. The successful candidate will foster a culture of trust, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus. This role requires strong facilitation skills, proactive problem-solving, and a passion for helping Agile teams achieve high performance.

• Ability to work on-site in Bengaluru, India is a requirement of the role.*

Mode of Working

This role follows a hybrid work model, with a primary base in Bengaluru. While on-site presence is essential for key engagements, flexibility is offered for remote work based on business needs and team alignment.

Skills And Background You’ll Need

Education: A B.E. / B.Tech degree is required. Preferred Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PSM I/II, or equivalent.

Experience

• Typically requires 5+ years as a Scrum Master or Agile team facilitator.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Agile principles, and practical team-focused application.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement.
• Ability to analyze and leverage team metrics such as velocity, throughput, cycle time, and flow efficiency to support continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Ability to identify, manage, and elevate blockers, dependencies, and risks.
• Experience fostering team collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety.
• Proven ability to work effectively with Product Owners, engineering teams, and stakeholders.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Agile reporting dashboards, Miro, or similar collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery metrics and continuous improvement techniques.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Adaptability – Demonstrates understanding of the rationale for and importance of the change and advocates for change
• Customer Focus – Uncovers customers’ hidden needs or issues by asking insightful questions and developing rapport; encourages others to consider the customer’s perspective in making decisions
• Improvement Mindset – Recognizes opportunities for improvement between teams or functions; addresses problems and makes suggestions for ongoing improvement

Why Join Standard India?

We Have Built An Enduring Legacy Of Stability, Financial Strength And Exceptional Customer Service Through The Contributions Of The Service-oriented People Who Choose To Work At The Standard. To Ensure We Can Attract And Retain The Best Talent, When You Join StanCorp Global Servicesyou Can Expect

• A rich benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial goals
• An annual incentive bonus plan tied to both individual and organizational performance
• Paid time off including earned leave, sick/casual leave, and public holidays, in accordance with the company’s leave policy
• A supportive, responsive management approach that empowers you to grow
• Opportunities for career advancement through learning, coaching, and leadership enablement
• A culture where your voice matters—your ideas shape our future, and we win as one
• Purpose-driven work that makes a difference for our customers, communities, and each other

In addition to a competitive salary, our employee-focused benefits are designed to support work-life balance, personal growth, and long-term impact.

Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

StanCorp Global Services India Private Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, caste, HIV status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws of India.