742 Certified Scrum Master jobs in India

Our client is seeking an experienced and certified Lead Agile Scrum Master to drive agile transformation and optimize software development processes within a fully remote setting. This role is crucial for fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance across multiple agile teams. You will be responsible for coaching Scrum Masters, facilitating complex cross-team dependencies, and ensuring adherence to agile principles and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of various agile frameworks, a passion for servant leadership, and a proven ability to mentor and guide teams towards successful project delivery in a distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance and coaching to multiple Scrum Masters and agile teams on Scrum, Kanban, and other agile methodologies.
• Facilitate and guide agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) for complex or distributed teams.
• Identify, track, and help resolve impediments and dependencies that affect multiple teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by fostering a culture of reflection and learning within and across teams.
• Coach teams in self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Work with Product Owners to ensure the Product Backlog is well-defined, refined, and ready for upcoming sprints.
• Shield the teams from external interference and unnecessary distractions.
• Promote a collaborative and transparent environment, encouraging open communication and feedback.
• Assist in the development and implementation of organizational agile best practices and standards.
• Track and report on team progress, velocity, and key agile metrics.
• Mentor and develop team members in agile principles and practices.
• Collaborate with other functional areas (e.g., Architecture, QA, DevOps) to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Champion the adoption and adherence to agile values throughout the organization.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap for agile adoption and maturity.

Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP-SM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a Lead or senior capacity guiding multiple teams.
• Extensive experience in coaching and mentoring Scrum Masters and agile teams.
• Strong understanding of various agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience implementing them effectively.
• Proven ability to facilitate complex meetings and resolve conflicts among teams.
• Excellent knowledge of agile metrics and reporting.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster an agile mindset within an organization.
• Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team environment is essential.
• Proficiency in agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Experience with scaled agile frameworks is a significant advantage.

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive remote work benefits, and significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape agile practices and make a tangible impact on a leading technology organization.

Our client, a dynamic and growing organization in the technology sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in Agile methodologies and Scrum practices to join their team in Vadodara, Gujarat, IN . This role is crucial for leading complex projects from initiation to successful completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring project progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and managing project scope and resources effectively. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and driving project success in an Agile environment. You will act as a Scrum Master, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams on Agile principles, and removing impediments to ensure smooth workflow and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include developing detailed project plans, managing stakeholder communication, and reporting project status to senior management. A strong understanding of various project management tools and software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project) is essential. You will be adept at stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and ensuring alignment between project objectives and business goals. The ability to adapt to changing priorities and drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment is highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned project leader to make a significant impact, drive innovation, and contribute to the strategic growth of the company. We are looking for a proactive, results-oriented individual with exceptional leadership and organizational skills to guide our projects to success.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Act as a servant leader and coach to the development teams, guiding them in adopting and implementing agile principles and practices
+ Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring adherence to Scrum framework
+ Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and development teams to define project goals, scope, and backlog items
+ Work closely with product and automation teams to ensure that the software solutions deliver value to business customers
+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance team productivity and delivery efficiency
+ Promote effective communication and collaboration within and across teams, ensuring clear understanding of project priorities, timelines, and dependencies
+ Facilitate conflict resolution and help teams make decisions by fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
+ Monitor and track project progress, ensuring that the team is meeting sprint goals, deliverables, and timelines
+ Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery, escalating as needed
+ Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile coaches across the organization to share best practices and drive continuous improvement
+ Develops innovative approaches
+ Sought out as expert
+ Serves as a leader/ mentor
+ Project Management
+ Develop, document and implement project communication plans (e.g., stakeholder communications)
+ Manage/coordinate communications among all applicable stakeholders
+ Develop/maintain definition of project roles/responsibilities, and communicate to project participants (e.g., RACI matrices
+ Review/monitor project progress and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle to identify emerging risks/issues
+ Develop/monitor/maintain applicable risk/issue logs (e.g., IRAAD)
+ Analyze and ensure resolution of identified risks and issues, collaborating with and obtaining approvals from applicable stakeholders as needed (e.g., root causes)
+ Develop/implement contingency and recovery plans when deliverables/milestones are missed
+ Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
+ CSM / PMP certification preferred or the equivalent
+ 3+ years of experience in a scrum master role
+ 3+ years of IT Project Management experience
+ Experience in leading and coaching teams, fostering collaboration and communication, and promoting a continuous learning mindset
+ Experience with managing Agile projects
+ Basic understanding of development environments, testing processes, deployment processes, and coding practices
+ Proven excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and organizational skills, as well as effective communication and facilitation abilities, are also essential
+ Proven solid leadership, organization, and communication skills and be familiar with Agile methodologies and tools
+ Proven team motivators and be able to work collaboratively with stakeholders, developers, and other project participants
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Scrum Master:
+ Act as a servant leader and coach to the development teams, guiding them in adopting and implementing agile principles and practices
+ Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring adherence to Scrum framework
+ Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and development teams to define project goals, scope, and backlog items
+ Work closely with product and automation teams to ensure that the software solutions deliver value to business customers
+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance team productivity and delivery efficiency
+ Promote effective communication and collaboration within and across teams, ensuring clear understanding of project priorities, timelines, and dependencies
+ Facilitate conflict resolution and help teams make decisions by fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
+ Monitor and track project progress, ensuring that the team is meeting sprint goals, deliverables, and timelines
+ Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery, escalating as needed
+ Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile coaches across the organization to share best practices and drive continuous improvement
+ Develops innovative approaches
+ Sought out as expert
+ Serves as a leader or mentor
+ Project Management
+ Develop, document and implement project communication plans (e.g., stakeholder communications)
+ Manage or coordinate communications among all applicable stakeholders
+ Develop or maintain definition of project roles or responsibilities, and communicate to project participants (e.g., RACI matrices
+ Review or monitor project progress and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle to identify emerging risks or issues
+ Develop or monitor or maintain applicable risk or issue logs (e.g., IRAAD)
+ Analyze and ensure resolution of identified risks and issues, collaborating with and obtaining approvals from applicable stakeholders as needed (e.g., root causes)
+ Develop or implement contingency and recovery plans when deliverables or milestones are missed
+ Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
+ 3+ years in a scrum master role
+ 3+ years of IT Project Management experience
+ Experience in leading and coaching teams, fostering collaboration and communication, and promoting a continuous learning mindset
+ Experience with managing Agile projects
+ Basic understanding of development environments, testing processes, deployment processes, and coding practices
+ Proven excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and organizational skills, as well as effective communication and facilitation abilities
+ Proven solid leadership, organization, and communication skills and be familiar with Agile methodologies and tools.
+ Proven team motivators and be able to work collaboratively with stakeholders, developers, and other project participants
**Preferred Qualification:**
+ CSM / PMP certification or the equivalent
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._

Our client is seeking a seasoned and results-oriented Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach to join their fully remote organization. This role is critical in fostering an agile mindset and driving continuous improvement across multiple development teams. You will be responsible for facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, coaching teams on agile principles and practices, and promoting a culture of collaboration and transparency. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of various agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. You will guide teams in self-organization, cross-functionality, and high-performance. This position involves working closely with Product Owners, Development Teams, and stakeholders to ensure efficient product delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. As a remote-first role, exceptional communication, organizational, and virtual facilitation skills are paramount. You will utilize a suite of digital tools to effectively coach, guide, and track team progress.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Scrum events (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives) for multiple teams.
• Coach and mentor Scrum Masters and development teams on agile principles, values, and practices.
• Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress.
• Foster a collaborative and transparent environment, promoting effective communication between teams and stakeholders.
• Guide teams in adopting and refining agile methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Assist Product Owners with backlog management, user story refinement, and release planning.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
• Track team progress and key agile metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and dependency management.
• Act as a change agent, championing agile adoption and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) certification.
• Advanced Agile Coach certifications (e.g., ICAgile, SAFe) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
• Proven experience in coaching multiple teams simultaneously in an agile environment.
• Deep understanding of agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFe).
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Experience in a remote or distributed team setting is essential.
• Ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organization.

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach to drive agile transformation and foster a culture of continuous improvement within our technology teams. This role is pivotal in facilitating agile ceremonies, coaching development teams, and mentoring stakeholders on agile principles and practices. You will be instrumental in removing impediments, promoting self-organization, and ensuring the efficient delivery of value through agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks, with a proven ability to coach teams and drive organizational change. This is an on-site role, requiring active participation and collaboration within the team.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor one or more agile teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Guide teams in adopting and adhering to agile principles, practices, and values.
• Identify and remove impediments hindering team progress and productivity.
• Promote self-organization and cross-functionality within development teams.
• Coach individuals and stakeholders on agile concepts and best practices.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the development team, product owners, and stakeholders.
• Track and report on team progress, velocity, and key agile metrics.
• Champion continuous improvement by encouraging teams to inspect and adapt their processes.
• Assist Product Owners in backlog management and refinement activities.
• Contribute to the broader agile transformation initiatives within the organization.
• Resolve conflicts and foster a positive team dynamic.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and delivery commitments.

Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master with multiple teams, or significant experience as an Agile Coach.
• Deep understanding of Scrum framework and agile methodologies (Kanban, XP, etc.).
• Experience in coaching and mentoring development teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Familiarity with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Experience in driving organizational agile transformations is a strong plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority.

This is an essential on-site role based in Mysuru, Karnataka, IN , where you will be an integral part of our dynamic project management and technology delivery functions.

Our client is looking for an experienced and certified Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach to spearhead agile transformation and facilitate high-performing, self-organizing teams. This role is essential for fostering an agile mindset, improving team collaboration, and ensuring efficient project delivery in a fully remote environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of agile principles and practices, coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives) to ensure effectiveness and adherence to agile principles.
• Coach and mentor multiple Scrum teams, helping them improve their agile practices, processes, and self-organization capabilities.
• Remove impediments and blockers that hinder team progress, working collaboratively across departments to resolve issues.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by guiding teams to identify and implement process enhancements.
• Act as a servant-leader, fostering an environment of trust, transparency, and psychological safety within the teams.
• Assist the Product Owner in backlog refinement and ensuring clear communication of product goals.
• Support and educate the Product Owner, Development Team, and the wider organization on agile values, principles, and practices.
• Track and report on team velocity, progress, and impediments using agile metrics and tools.
• Facilitate organizational agile transformations and initiatives beyond the team level.
• Stay current with agile methodologies, tools, and industry best practices, sharing knowledge with the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
• Current Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I/II) and ideally an Agile Coach certification (A-CSM, PSM III, ICP-ACC).
• Demonstrated experience in coaching multiple teams through agile adoption and transformation.
• In-depth knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and other agile frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team environment.
• Proficiency with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

This remote position offers the opportunity to lead significant agile initiatives and significantly impact project success. Join our client and help build high-performing, empowered teams in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, IN .

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach to guide multiple agile teams in adopting and refining their agile practices. This role is critical in fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment, ensuring successful delivery of complex projects. You will act as a servant leader, facilitating agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and coaching teams and stakeholders on agile principles and values. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of various agile frameworks, excellent facilitation skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for multiple teams.
• Coach and mentor Scrum Masters and development teams to improve their agile practices and self-organization.
• Identify and remove impediments blocking team progress, escalating when necessary.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across teams and the wider organization.
• Guide the organization in its agile transformation journey, advocating for agile principles and best practices.
• Assist the Product Owner with backlog refinement and ensure effective communication between the team and stakeholders.
• Track and report on team velocity, productivity, and other relevant agile metrics.
• Foster an environment where teams can achieve high performance and deliver value consistently.
• Contribute to the development and maturity of the internal Agile Community of Practice.
• Provide training and workshops on agile methodologies and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar agile coaching role.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is mandatory. Advanced certifications (CSPO, A-CSM, PSM II/III) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience coaching multiple agile teams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex team dynamics and organizational impediments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, IN , and understanding of the local tech landscape is a plus.

This hybrid role offers a balance between remote flexibility and in-person collaboration within our Chandigarh, Chandigarh, IN office. You will play a crucial role in driving agility and delivering exceptional value. Join a team committed to innovation and professional growth. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.