Associate Project Lead - Scrum/Agile

Responsibilities

Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives; Identify and resolve obstacles hindering team progress; Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback; Communicate project status, risks, issues, and KPIs to stakeholders; Ensure team adherence to Scrum framework and Agile principles for high-quality, on-time delivery

Requirements

8-10 years total experience, including minimum 3 years as Scrum Master; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (CS/IT specialization), MCA, M.S., or M.Sc. IT; Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum principles and practices; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Robust problem-solving and analytical abilities; Proven ability to lead/facilitate Scrum ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, QA, PMO); General understanding of programming concepts and database querying; Expertise in AI tools like Jellyfish, Jira AI, and GitHub Copilot for predicting risks, analyzing cycle time, prioritizing tasks, and deriving productivity insights; Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) required

Nice to have

SAFe; Kanban; PMP