ScrumMaster

Quadratyx; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadratyx is seeking a skilled Scrum Master/Associate Project Manager to drive Agile delivery across Analytics, Data Engineering, AI/ML and GenAI initiatives in Hyderabad.

You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams, manage stakeholders, and track delivery milestones with a focus on quality and predictability. The role requires 6–8 years IT experience and strong collaboration with product owners and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Must have strong background in Scrum methodologies and Agile project management.
• Experience managing software development projects in Analytics, Data Engineering, AI/ML, or GenAI environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement.
• Coach Agile teams on Scrum principles and Agile best practices.
• Monitor sprint progress, risks, and delivery timelines; ensure timely, quality deliverables.
• Coordinate with Product Owners and technical teams to define sprint goals and milestones.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning & prioritization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

ClickUp

Job description

We are a product-centric insight & automation services company globally. We help the world’s organizations make better & faster decisions using the power of insight & intelligent automation. We build and operationalize their next-gen strategy through Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data Processing and Advanced Analytics. Quadratyx can boast of more extensive experience in data sciences & analytics than most other companies in India. We firmly believe in Excellence Everywhere.

Scrum Master

Job / Role Information

Designation Scrum Master

Function Technical

Location Hyderabad

Experience 6 – 8 years

Job Description

Purpose of the Job/ Role: As a Scrum Master / Associate Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in facilitating Agile practices and processes, ensuring the successful delivery of software development projects, including Analytics, Data Engineering, AI, and GenAI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Scrum methodologies, Agile project management, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement.
• Coach Agile teams on Scrum principles and Agile best practices.
• Foster continuous improvement through effective retrospectives and actionable outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to Agile processes while promoting team accountability and selforganization.

Project Planning & Delivery Management

• Collaborate with Product Owners and technical teams to define sprint goals, release plans, and project milestones.
• Monitor project schedules, sprint progress, resource utilization, and delivery timelines.
• Track risks, dependencies, blockers, and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time while maintaining quality standards.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary coordination point between clients, business stakeholders, and delivery teams.
• Communicate project status, sprint progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Facilitate discussions to resolve project issues and align stakeholder expectations.
• Maintain transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Coordination

• Coordinate activities across Data Engineers, Data Scientists, AI Engineers, QA Engineers, Developers, and Business Analysts.
• Encourage collaboration and improve communication across cross-functional teams.
• Support onboarding of new team members and facilitate knowledge sharing.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve Agile maturity and delivery efficiency.
• Monitor Agile metrics such as Sprint Velocity, Burndown Charts, Lead Time, and Cycle Time.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance delivery predictability and team productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve Agile maturity and delivery efficiency.

Working Relationships

Reporting to

• Project Manager / Delivery Manager

Internal Stakeholders

• Product Owners, Engineering Teams, QA Teams, Data Science Teams, Business Analysts

External Stakeholders

• Clients

Skills/ Competencies Required

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience managing software development projects in Analytics, Data Engineering, AI/ML, or GenAI environments.
• Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile practices, and release management.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Azure DevOps, ClickUp, or similar platforms.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms, data engineering, AI/ML concepts, and software development workflows.
• Ability to understand technical discussions and effectively coordinate with engineering teams.

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage technical and business stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM), PMI-ACP, or SAFe Scrum Master certification will be an added advantage.

Academic Qualifications & Experience Required

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information
• Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.

Relevant Experience

• 6–8 years of overall IT industry experience.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Associate Project Manager, Agile Project Coordinator, or similar role.
• Preferred background in QA Automation, Business Analysis, Software Development, Data Engineering, Analytics, AI/ML, or GenAI projects.
• Experience working with distributed Agile teams and client-facing project delivery.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong Agile practitioner with excellent project delivery and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Analytics, AI, Data Engineering, or Digital Transformation projects.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders while ensuring sprint commitments are achieved.
• Comfortable interacting with clients and senior leadership.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations based on project requirements.
• Experience managing end-to-end project execution from planning through delivery.
• Passion for continuous learning and driving Agile best practices across teams.

Quadratyx is an equal opportunity employer - we will never differentiate candidates on the basis of religion, caste, gender, language, disabilities or ethnic group.

Quadratyx reserves the right to place/move any candidate to any company location, partner location or customer location globally, in the best interest of Quadratyx business.