1,022 Head Of Agile jobs in India

Description:

What can you expect:

As the Head of Agile Delivery in Mercer PDE you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our Agile teams' day-to-day delivery capabilities. Your expertise will be essential in navigating complex challenges and ensuring that our organization is well-prepared to meet new demands effectively. You will be responsible for implementing practical strategies that drive continuous improvement in our delivery processes while managing our pipeline of new strategic demand.

We will count on you to:

Support Agile Teams: Act as a key resource for our Agile teams, providing expert guidance and support in their daily delivery activities. Help them navigate challenging problems and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. You will have line management responsibilities for our Pod and Squad Leads

Delivery Improvement Strategies: Develop and implement practical advice and strategies aimed at improving delivery flow, both in efficiency and effectiveness. Work closely with teams to identify bottlenecks and areas for enhancement, ensuring that they can meet their commitments.

Demand Management: Oversee the management of our pipeline of new demand, ensuring that all incoming requests are prioritized and aligned with our strategic objectives. Establish clear plans and processes to facilitate timely and successful delivery.

Organizational Preparedness: Ensure that our organization is fully prepared to handle new demand by assessing and enhancing our capabilities, tools, and resources. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps and implement solutions that empower our teams to deliver high-quality results.

Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement across all delivery teams. Encourage teams to adopt Agile practices and mindsets (from whichever framework is appropriate) that enhance their ability to deliver the flow of value to our customers.

Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business leaders and stakeholders to align delivery with strategic organizational goals. Communicate effectively to ensure that all parties are informed and engaged in the delivery process.

Transformation Management: Manage and oversee portfolio plans for engineering and delivery transformation optimising for flow.

What you need to have:

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies for improving delivery flow efficiency and effectiveness.

Strong organizational skills with experience in managing demand pipelines and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization.

A solid understanding of Agile methodologies and practices, with a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Significant experience of a wide range of technology roles is desirable, ideally with some form of development engineering background.

Financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and carry out cost analysis.

What makes you stand out:

Scaled agile leadership and transformation qualifications, e.g. SAFe SPC or ASPC, Lean Portfolio Management, Certified Agile Leader, etc.

Significant experience of a wide range of technology roles is desirable, ideally with some form of development engineering background.

Rounded and holistic understanding of Agile Methodologies, certifications such as CSP, KMP & ICP-ACC, SAFe SPC or ASPC, Lean Portfolio.

Management, Certified Agile Leader would be an advantage but are not essential.

Strong financial acumen - ability to apply Financial Management Disciplines into our team, to be accountable for Engineering Delivery spend reporting and tracking.

Vendor management experience to ensure our vendors are fit for purpose for the cross-functional teams we are building.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities.

#MMCIC

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman . With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com , or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at to discuss any specific needs.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.The applicable base salary range for this role is $54,400 to 308,800.The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Description:

What can you expect:

As the Head of Agile Delivery in Mercer PDE you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our Agile teams' day-to-day delivery capabilities. Your expertise will be essential in navigating complex challenges and ensuring that our organization is well-prepared to meet new demands effectively. You will be responsible for implementing practical strategies that drive continuous improvement in our delivery processes while managing our pipeline of new strategic demand.

We will count on you to:

Support Agile Teams: Act as a key resource for our Agile teams, providing expert guidance and support in their daily delivery activities. Help them navigate challenging problems and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. You will have line management responsibilities for our Pod and Squad Leads

Delivery Improvement Strategies: Develop and implement practical advice and strategies aimed at improving delivery flow, both in efficiency and effectiveness. Work closely with teams to identify bottlenecks and areas for enhancement, ensuring that they can meet their commitments.

Demand Management: Oversee the management of our pipeline of new demand, ensuring that all incoming requests are prioritized and aligned with our strategic objectives. Establish clear plans and processes to facilitate timely and successful delivery.

Organizational Preparedness: Ensure that our organization is fully prepared to handle new demand by assessing and enhancing our capabilities, tools, and resources. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps and implement solutions that empower our teams to deliver high-quality results.

Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement across all delivery teams. Encourage teams to adopt Agile practices and mindsets (from whichever framework is appropriate) that enhance their ability to deliver the flow of value to our customers.

Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business leaders and stakeholders to align delivery with strategic organizational goals. Communicate effectively to ensure that all parties are informed and engaged in the delivery process.

Transformation Management: Manage and oversee portfolio plans for engineering and delivery transformation optimising for flow.

What you need to have:

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies for improving delivery flow efficiency and effectiveness.

Strong organizational skills with experience in managing demand pipelines and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization.

A solid understanding of Agile methodologies and practices, with a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Significant experience of a wide range of technology roles is desirable, ideally with some form of development engineering background.

Financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and carry out cost analysis.

What makes you stand out:

Scaled agile leadership and transformation qualifications, e.g. SAFe SPC or ASPC, Lean Portfolio Management, Certified Agile Leader, etc.

Significant experience of a wide range of technology roles is desirable, ideally with some form of development engineering background.

Rounded and holistic understanding of Agile Methodologies, certifications such as CSP, KMP & ICP-ACC, SAFe SPC or ASPC, Lean Portfolio.

Management, Certified Agile Leader would be an advantage but are not essential.

Strong financial acumen - ability to apply Financial Management Disciplines into our team, to be accountable for Engineering Delivery spend reporting and tracking.

Vendor management experience to ensure our vendors are fit for purpose for the cross-functional teams we are building.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities.

#MMCIC

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman . With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com , or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at to discuss any specific needs.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.The applicable base salary range for this role is $54,400 to 308,800.The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Our client, a pioneering software development firm renowned for its agile methodologies, is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to drive its ongoing agile transformation initiatives. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to shape how teams collaborate and deliver value across the organization. You will be a key facilitator, coach, and change agent, ensuring that agile principles and practices are effectively implemented and sustained.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they are productive and effective.
• Coach and mentor multiple agile teams in adopting and mastering Scrum and other agile practices, helping them to self-organize and improve continuously.
• Remove impediments and roadblocks that hinder team progress, escalating issues when necessary and working collaboratively to find solutions.
• Foster a collaborative and transparent environment where teams feel empowered to take ownership and deliver high-quality software.
• Guide product owners in refining the product backlog, ensuring user stories are well-defined, prioritized, and ready for development.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating effective team retrospectives and helping teams implement actionable improvements.
• Track and report on team progress and key agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts), providing insights to stakeholders.
• Act as a servant leader, supporting the development team and product owner in achieving their goals.
• Help the organization adopt agile principles beyond the development team, working with stakeholders across different departments.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest agile trends, tools, and techniques, sharing knowledge and best practices within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, with a proven track record of successfully guiding teams through agile transformations.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of agile principles, frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), and best practices.
• Experience with various agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with technical teams, product owners, and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence without direct authority.
• Experience in a fully remote or hybrid work environment is highly desirable.
• A passion for agile methodologies and driving positive change.

This fully remote role is crucial for our client's continued success in delivering cutting-edge solutions. The designated location for this role is **Chandigarh, Chandigarh, IN**.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in guiding and empowering agile teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently. You will be responsible for facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead and facilitate Scrum events such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Identify and proactively address impediments that hinder the team's progress, working closely with stakeholders to resolve issues.

Coach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.

Promote effective communication and collaboration within the team and between the team and other stakeholders.

Champion Agile values and principles, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.

Guide the team in adopting Scrum practices and adhering to the Scrum framework.

Track team performance metrics and identify areas for improvement. Implement strategies to enhance team effectiveness.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Scrum Master or similar role in Agile environments.

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to facilitate discussions and resolve conflicts effectively.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Certification in Scrum (CSM, PSM I, is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a specific domain or industry.

Knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Kanban, SAFe, .

Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Trello, .

A passion for continuous learning and improvement.

**About the Role:**
**Grade Level (for internal use):**
09
**The Team:**
S&P Global Market Intelligence provides essential information to our customers on integrated platforms. We strive to deliver solutions that are sector-specific, data-rich, and hyper-targeted for evolving business needs.
**The Impact:**
The Scrum Master position at S&P Global works with stakeholders and team members across regions to facilitate the delivery of customer value using the Agile or Kanban Framework. The Scrum Master contributes significantly to their team's success by acting as a servant leader and coaching towards continuous improvement while executing on predefined business priorities.
**What's in it for you:**
- An opportunity to lead experienced development teams working on front-end and/or back-end functionality
- An opportunity to work on critical features for the technology platforms and next-generation data pipelines
- An opportunity to lead global teams consisting of seasoned Software Developers and Quality Assurance Engineers
- An opportunity to drive Scaled Agile maturity
Responsibilities: In this role, you will be working with a team of enthusiastic members supporting our critical technology systems and guiding our business partners & end users with industry best practices, solution design, and creating long term value to our customers.
- Act as Servant leader to an Agile team
- Educate Agile teams to maximize efficiencies and performance from Scaled Agile practices and values
- Coach Agile scrum teams in self-organization and continuous improvement
- Guide the Agile team to consistently delivery customer value
- Manage risks, mitigate impediments, and negotiate dependencies within and across Scrum teams
- Facilitate Scrum events including, Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Refinement sessions, Iteration Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Work with Product Owners to ensure features and user stories are clear, concise, prioritized, and understood by every member of the Agile team.
- Establish and maintain open and clear lines of team communication to facilitate status transparency
- Work with peer Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, and Agile Coaches to increase the effectiveness of Scaled Agile.
**What We're Looking For:**
**Basic Qualifications:**
- 4-7 yrs experience as a Scrum Master
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Basic knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Self confidence
- Strong sense of urgency when needed
- Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks
- Team-first, servant leader mentality
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Certified SAFe Scrum Master
- Certified PSM or CSM
- Data processing experience
**What's In It For** **You?**
**Our Purpose:**
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
**Our People:**
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
**Our Values:**
**Integrity, Discovery, Partnership**
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of **integrity** in all we do, bring a spirit of **discovery** to our work, and collaborate in close **partnership** with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
**Benefits:**
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Our benefits include:
+ Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
+ Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
+ Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
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+ Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.
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**Location:** Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

**Req ID:**
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Scrum Master to join our team in Pune, Mahārāshtra (IN-MH), India (IN).
**Scrum Master**
+ Work with the teams to determine current state of culture, processes and systems and help design strategy for the adoption of agile values, principles, and practices.
+ Be a face and voice for the NTT DATA Team to Client Leadership and set client expectations.
+ Bring a fresh perspective and offer insight that can solve client and team challenges.
+ Identify opportunities for account expansion, working with NTT DATA account leadership to capitalize on them.
+ Effectively use and communicate Agile principles and practices (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and overall operating model across the organization.
+ Apply **Project Management expertise** (scope, risk, schedule, and stakeholder management) to ensure successful delivery of client engagements.
+ Implement the processes to use metrics and other objective measures that establish agile maturity across the teams.
+ Ask insightful questions demonstrating business knowledge of Industry and the client environment.
+ Advocate for the team, promote their successes and share key learnings throughout the organization.
+ Grasp business context quickly, goal should be to immediately speak in business terms then become a trusted advisor for the client (including showing interest in what the client is doing)
+ Lead the collaborative planning for the appropriate short-term and long-term next steps for the client.
+ Identify and collaboratively manage the agile roadmap for the teams including key client deliverables and dependencies, while developing a deeper understanding of client needs and assist in managing expectations.
+ Collaborate effectively across practices, including Product Experience (Product Mgmt., Agile, NTT DATA Experience Studio, Technical Architecture), Engineering, and the end users where applicable.
+ Demonstrate **experience working with globally distributed teams** across time zones and cultures, ensuring smooth coordination and inclusivity.
+ Build and maintain **trust and transparency** with clients and teams by openly communicating goals, challenges, and progress.
+ Exhibit strong **executive communication skills** for engaging with senior leadership, both internally and externally.
+ Adapt leadership style to suit diverse team dynamics, cultural contexts, and organizational structures.
+ Foster alignment between **business strategy and delivery execution** , ensuring that project outcomes meet both client and organizational goals.
+ Understand NTT DATA's go-to-market and brand differentiation and brand protection (You are representing NTT DATA)
+ Provide training to employees on Agile versus agile methodologies such as Kanban and Scrum, as well as their application in solution delivery.
+ Manage conflict and create safe environments through healthy and meaningful collaboration.
+ Conduct Agile Practice Behavioral Interviews with potential candidates.
+ Act as Career Coach for 1 Junior Level Team Member.
+ Solid understanding of a neighboring area (Product, UX, best practices in software development) and capability to assist with tasks related to those areas.
+ Ensure appropriate metrics to ensure team's performance
+ Support designing and updating training decks and processes.
+ Show aptitude for working in a quickly changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
+ Embrace difficult situations and enjoy solving complex problems.
+ Promote continuous improvement through **retrospectives and lessons learned** sessions, applying insights to future engagements.
**Required Qualifications:**
10+ years guiding teams in agile software development as Project manager or Delivery manager.
5+ years working as a Scrum Master or Agile Team Facilitator.
5+ years' experience configuring and managing one or more of the following agile application lifecycle management tools (Jira, Planview, VersionOne, AgileCraft, Rally, ADO(TFS), etc.)
5 + years' experience working in agile fundamentals such as lean-agile values, principles, and practices. As well, their optimal application and outcomes desired.
**Preferred Skills/Certifications**
+ SASM- SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (scaled; SAFe 6+)
+ ICP-ATF, PSM, CSM - Recognized Scrum Master Certifications
+ PMP® or similar certifications related to Project Management
+ Ability to facilitate and lead meetings to desired outcomes for the purpose.
+ Ability to lead, train, and provide feedback to other colleagues in various roles, as well as leaders.
+ Organizational, good time management, balanced attention to help optimize a valued outcome across varying priorities.
**Ideal Mindset**
+ **Strong Communicator:** Communication is critical. You are empathetic, self-aware, and introspective, actively listening and questioning assumptions - both your own and others - to ensure clarity and understanding across diverse stakeholders.
+ **Globally Inclusive:** Comfortable working with global, distributed teams, you demonstrate cultural awareness and adaptability, ensuring collaboration and alignment across time zones and regions.
+ **Trusted Partner:** You build trust and transparency with clients and colleagues by being open, authentic, and reliable, fostering an environment where people feel heard and respected.
+ **Problem Solver:** Resourceful and self-led, you creatively identify the best path forward when challenges arise, balancing project management discipline with agile flexibility.
+ **Team Player:** You want to see everyone on the team succeed. You go the extra mile to support colleagues and enter conflict with curiosity and empathy, helping team members navigate challenges constructively.
+ **Leadership Mindset:** You lead with influence rather than authority, promoting accountability, ownership, and collaboration across functions and geographies.
+ **Continuous Learner:** You embrace change, seek feedback, and adapt quickly, modeling resilience and a growth mindset in a fast-paced global environment.
**#LI-NorthAmerica**
**About NTT DATA**
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com ( DATA endeavors to make_** **_ **_accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at_** **_ **_._** **_This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here ( . If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here ( . For Pay Transparency information, please click here ( ._**

**Req ID:**
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Scrum Master to join our team in Pune, Mahārāshtra (IN-MH), India (IN).
**Scrum Master**
+ Work with the teams to determine current state of culture, processes and systems and help design strategy for the adoption of agile values, principles, and practices.
+ Be a face and voice for the NTT DATA Team to Client Leadership and set client expectations.
+ Bring a fresh perspective and offer insight that can solve client and team challenges.
+ Identify opportunities for account expansion, working with NTT DATA account leadership to capitalize on them.
+ Effectively use and communicate Agile principles and practices (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and overall operating model across the organization.
+ Apply **Project Management expertise** (scope, risk, schedule, and stakeholder management) to ensure successful delivery of client engagements.
+ Implement the processes to use metrics and other objective measures that establish agile maturity across the teams.
+ Ask insightful questions demonstrating business knowledge of Industry and the client environment.
+ Advocate for the team, promote their successes and share key learnings throughout the organization.
+ Grasp business context quickly, goal should be to immediately speak in business terms then become a trusted advisor for the client (including showing interest in what the client is doing)
+ Lead the collaborative planning for the appropriate short-term and long-term next steps for the client.
+ Identify and collaboratively manage the agile roadmap for the teams including key client deliverables and dependencies, while developing a deeper understanding of client needs and assist in managing expectations.
+ Collaborate effectively across practices, including Product Experience (Product Mgmt., Agile, NTT DATA Experience Studio, Technical Architecture), Engineering, and the end users where applicable.
+ Demonstrate **experience working with globally distributed teams** across time zones and cultures, ensuring smooth coordination and inclusivity.
+ Build and maintain **trust and transparency** with clients and teams by openly communicating goals, challenges, and progress.
+ Exhibit strong **executive communication skills** for engaging with senior leadership, both internally and externally.
+ Adapt leadership style to suit diverse team dynamics, cultural contexts, and organizational structures.
+ Foster alignment between **business strategy and delivery execution** , ensuring that project outcomes meet both client and organizational goals.
+ Understand NTT DATA's go-to-market and brand differentiation and brand protection (You are representing NTT DATA)
+ Provide training to employees on Agile versus agile methodologies such as Kanban and Scrum, as well as their application in solution delivery.
+ Manage conflict and create safe environments through healthy and meaningful collaboration.
+ Conduct Agile Practice Behavioral Interviews with potential candidates.
+ Act as Career Coach for 1 Junior Level Team Member.
+ Solid understanding of a neighboring area (Product, UX, best practices in software development) and capability to assist with tasks related to those areas.
+ Ensure appropriate metrics to ensure team's performance
+ Support designing and updating training decks and processes.
+ Show aptitude for working in a quickly changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
+ Embrace difficult situations and enjoy solving complex problems.
+ Promote continuous improvement through **retrospectives and lessons learned** sessions, applying insights to future engagements.
**Required Qualifications:**
10+ years guiding teams in agile software development as Project manager or Delivery manager.
5+ years working as a Scrum Master or Agile Team Facilitator.
5+ years' experience configuring and managing one or more of the following agile application lifecycle management tools (Jira, Planview, VersionOne, AgileCraft, Rally, ADO(TFS), etc.)
5 + years' experience working in agile fundamentals such as lean-agile values, principles, and practices. As well, their optimal application and outcomes desired.
**Preferred Skills/Certifications**
+ SASM- SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (scaled; SAFe 6+)
+ ICP-ATF, PSM, CSM - Recognized Scrum Master Certifications
+ PMP® or similar certifications related to Project Management
+ Ability to facilitate and lead meetings to desired outcomes for the purpose.
+ Ability to lead, train, and provide feedback to other colleagues in various roles, as well as leaders.
+ Organizational, good time management, balanced attention to help optimize a valued outcome across varying priorities.
**Ideal Mindset**
+ **Strong Communicator:** Communication is critical. You are empathetic, self-aware, and introspective, actively listening and questioning assumptions - both your own and others - to ensure clarity and understanding across diverse stakeholders.
+ **Globally Inclusive:** Comfortable working with global, distributed teams, you demonstrate cultural awareness and adaptability, ensuring collaboration and alignment across time zones and regions.
+ **Trusted Partner:** You build trust and transparency with clients and colleagues by being open, authentic, and reliable, fostering an environment where people feel heard and respected.
+ **Problem Solver:** Resourceful and self-led, you creatively identify the best path forward when challenges arise, balancing project management discipline with agile flexibility.
+ **Team Player:** You want to see everyone on the team succeed. You go the extra mile to support colleagues and enter conflict with curiosity and empathy, helping team members navigate challenges constructively.
+ **Leadership Mindset:** You lead with influence rather than authority, promoting accountability, ownership, and collaboration across functions and geographies.
+ **Continuous Learner:** You embrace change, seek feedback, and adapt quickly, modeling resilience and a growth mindset in a fast-paced global environment.
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**Job Description**
As a Scrum Master, you'll be dealing with more complex situations and you'll need to work across functional units, and other teams, and upper levels of management. You can expect to work on a wide variety of situations involving more complex scaling factors and variations. In this role you will identify allies and coordinate with other teams to improve delivery of value to the customer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised with an emphasis on consistently improving and problem-solving.
+ Works with Scrum Teams as well as internal and external stakeholders, to influence and drive decision making and support with organizational changes.
+ Resolve team impediments with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of Agile in the organization.
+ Solving unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business.
+ Offer conceptual and innovative approaches to improve organizational agility.
+ Use expert agile knowledge to guide teams to utilize tools and practices for software development.
+ Effectively lead the scrum team to achieve higher levels of scrum maturity.
+ Guide, coach, and mentor Product Owners and more junior or aspiring Scrum Masters within the organization
+ Act as a trusted representative for the team in committees, coordinate with IT colleagues from other teams, and are SPOC for the product owner and release manager or other functions from the business.
+ Deliver ongoing training for the team, product owners, developers, and testers to consolidate and support the future development of agile methods in the organization.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
**Required**
+ Minimum 4 years of Scrum Master experience leading small-mid-sized agile teams
+ Minimum 5 years of IT/SW delivery experience working in agile environment
+ Has identifiable impact on results of the team and program or product levels
+ Demonstrable experience to apply Scrum principles, practices, and theory of Scrum, Kanban, Agile Development and Integration
+ Strong analytical skills to grasp complexities and identify relationships between problems, risks, issues, and solutions; ability to work with a team to reach a consensus
+ Solid Team and Organizational coaching experience to realize benefits arising from Agile Principles, self-management, empowerment, incremental deliveries, and inter-team cooperation
+ Ability to adapt to a changing environment
+ Proven ability to continually build job knowledge & skills
+ Strong communication skills
+ Written and spoken English language proficiency (C1)
**Preferred**
+ Has knowledge across several different Agile disciplines
+ Industry-recognized Agile and / or DevOps Qualifications
+ Preferred University Technical Degree (or equivalent experience in the field)
**Locations**
IND - Bengaluru
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Regular
**Time Type**
Full time

**In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:**
+ If you are a Scrum Master looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson is seeking a passionate and experienced Scrum Leader to join our team in EEEC Pune location. In this role, you will guide one to two agile teams within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) organization, driving the development of innovative, high-quality Manufacturing Execution Systems solutions across web, cloud, PC, and embedded platforms.
**Who You Are:**
We're looking for a collaborative leader with a strong background in agile practices and experience in SAFe environments. You'll play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, supporting team growth, and ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders to deliver exceptional software products. Strong communication skills and the ability to navigate diverse technical and business landscapes are essential for success.
**AS A SCRUM MASTER, YOU WILL:**
+ Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
+ Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, and leadership to identify and remove obstacles that hinder team progress.
+ Promote agile best practices and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within Scrum teams and the broader development organization.
+ Partner with fellow Scrum Masters and Release Train leadership to align and support cross-team initiatives and dependencies.
+ Assist Release Train leadership in planning and preparing for each Program Increment (PI).
+ Lead productive discussions, mediate conflicts, and foster a collaborative team environment.
+ Escalate critical issues to management when necessary, ensuring timely resolution and support.
+ Guide teams toward effective agile adoption while preserving team autonomy and ownership.
+ Advocate for the use of metrics and data-driven insights to inform decisions and track progress.
+ Embody and champion the principles of the Agile Manifesto and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) throughout the organization.
**For This Role, You Will Need:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a Master's degree with 8+ years of experience.
+ At least 2 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master supporting one or more agile teams, preferably within a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment.
+ Proven understanding of agile principles and the Scrum Master role, supported by one or more of the following certifications:
+ Certified SAFe Scrum Master (Scaled Agile)
+ Certified SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (Scaled Agile)
+ Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)
+ Certified Advanced Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)
+ Professional Scrum Master I, II, or III (Scrum.org)
+ Strong grasp of the complexities and challenges associated with scaled agile environments.
+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and non-technical concepts to diverse audiences.
+ Skilled in facilitation, team dynamics, and fostering high-performing, collaborative teams.
**Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:**
+ Familiarity with SAFe 6.0 is preferred, though experience with earlier versions is also valued.
+ Background in developing integrated software solutions across multiple platforms
+ Familiarity with the Life Sciences industry or software development for regulated industries
+ Proven involvement in agile transformations within organizations of 50+ developers, particularly in a Scrum Master or leadership role.
+ Knowledge of ISO-certified development processes, Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), and/or experience with Safety Integrity Level (SIL) environments
**Our Culture & Commitment to You:**
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
**Requisition ID** :
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.