Specialist III, Scrum Master

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Chennai, India (onsite) seeks a Specialist III, Scrum Master to drive agile delivery across the global technology organization. You will partner with business and tech stakeholders to deliver outcomes, governance, and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor's degree, strong stakeholder management, and certifications such as PMP or Scrum. The role emphasizes collaboration in a global, cross-functional environment and adherence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field.
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Experience in global and cross-functional environments.
• Strong stakeholder management with ability to drive business outcomes.
• Certifications such as PMP, Scrum, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, SAP or other credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to define priorities and requirements.
• Analyze complex issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with technology, security, and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and operational metrics.
• Provide SME within the assigned domain.
• Collaborate across global and cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks, mitigate, and support innovation through best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Documentation

Process improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering/Data Science/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Digital Technology Solutions: Accelerating innovation through data, technology and digital transformation, building intelligent solutions that enhance experiences and power smarter decisions. The role is based in Chennai, India (Onsite role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. The Specialist III, Scrum Master role supports IFF's global technology organization by delivering outcomes within agile delivery. This position partners with business and technology stakeholders to drive operational excellence, innovation, governance, and continuous improvement. The role is expected to influence decisions appropriate to its level, solve complex problems and contribute to the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Lead initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to define priorities and requirements.
• Analyze complex issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with technology, security, and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and operational metrics.
• Provide subject matter expertise within the assigned domain.
• Collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks, execute mitigation plans, and support innovation through the adoption of best practices.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Relevant professional experience aligned with the scope and level of the role.
• Experience working effectively in global and cross-functional environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to deliver business outcomes.
• Expertise in the relevant domain, enterprise systems, and technology platforms.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, documentation, and process improvement.
• Strong collaboration, communication, accountability, customer focus, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, Scrum, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, SAP or other recognized credentials.

How would you stand out? Proven success in driving business transformation and change. Strong expertise in enterprise systems and technology solutions. Relevant certifications with a continuous learning mindset.

Why Choose Us

• Global and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Learning, training, and career development opportunities.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.

We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.

As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products - advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.