Certified Scrum Master

Tata Consultancy Services Limited; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Comprehensive Medical Coverage (Health

Dental & Vision

Disability Planning & Insurance

Commuter Benefits & Training Reimburse

Vacation, Time Off & Holidays

401K Plan & College Fund

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services Limited in New Jersey seeks an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering business value. You will facilitate ceremonies, coach teams, remove impediments, and partner with Product Owners to keep the backlog aligned with priorities.

Responsibilities include monitoring metrics, driving continuous improvement, and supporting Agile transformation initiatives across the organization. A strong background in Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe is essential.

Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, CS, or related field.
• 10+ years as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and Scrum values.
• Remove obstacles impacting team productivity and sprint goals.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain the product backlog.
• Support teams in achieving sprint objectives and delivering value.
• Monitor sprint progress, velocity, and burndown charts; track metrics.
• Foster transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to Scrum methodologies and Agile best practices.
• Act as liaison between development teams, stakeholders, and management.
• Drive Agile transformation initiatives and support organizational change.
• Identify risks and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Sprint Planning

Backlog Refinement

Team Coaching

Stakeholder Management

Risk & Issue Resolution

Conflict Management

Jira / Azure DevOps

Continuous Improvement

Leadership & Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Information Technology/Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Rally

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Certified Scrum master

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile and Scrum principles, practices, and values.
• Remove obstacles and impediments that impact team productivity and sprint goals.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog.
• Support teams in achieving sprint objectives and delivering business value.
• Monitor sprint progress, velocity, burndown charts, and other Agile metrics.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to Scrum methodologies and Agile best practices.
• Act as a liaison between development teams, stakeholders, and management.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and promote effective communication among team members.
• Drive Agile transformation initiatives and support organizational change management efforts.
• Identify risks and dependencies and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification from Scrum Alliance or equivalent Agile certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Agile certifications (A-CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, etc.).
• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Capital Markets, or FinTech domains.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
• Experience managing multiple Agile teams simultaneously.

Key Skills

• Agile & Scrum Methodologies
• Sprint Planning & Execution
• Backlog Grooming/Refinement
• Team Coaching & Mentoring
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Resolution
• Conflict Management
• Jira / Azure DevOps
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication & Leadership

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refi nancing.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 a year

$95,000 - $105,000

Location

Jersey City, NJ

Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Scrum Master

ID

436131

Skills

Agile | scrum master

Salary Range

$95,000 - $105,000

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE