Scrum Master

S&P Global Corporate The Role: Scrum Master SAFe The Team: Each of our employees plays a vital role—uncovering the essential intelligence that our clients rely on day in and day out to make the decisions that matter. Our 17,000 employees come from all walks of life and all corners of the globe, but they are all committed to the exact same thing—making a genuine impact with the work that they do. We pursue excellence in everything we do. We value results, encourage teamwork and embrace change. The Impact: Contribute significantly to the growth of the firm by: Leading and suggesting innovative solution in existing and new enterprise systems with long term value Work with diverse and inclusive workplace and contribute to the culture Create solutions with intelligence and customer focused (client first) What’s in it for you: This is the place to learn and enhance your technical & leadership skills while having the chance to work on enterprise level products and new technologies. You are the right candidate for this role if you are somebody who has a diverse skill set while still having valuable specialization. You are curious, you like to push beyond your comfort zone, you like to throw yourself in new challenges. In this role, you will work with our global business and technical teams to lead projects to its delivery by collecting, analyzing, and filling in technical gaps in requirements and through your expertise recommend enhancements and areas of process improvements .With this position you will interact and support both business users and technology and in close partnership with project stakeholders. You will also be a Leader for an Agile Scrum team. You will be part of a team, which promotes a healthy culture and ambitious environment Responsibilities (must have): In this role, you will be working with a team of enthusiastic members supporting our critical production finance system and guiding our business partners & end users with industry best practices, solution design, & creating long term value to our customers. The key responsibilities are: Excellent communication and servant leadership skills Good experience as Scrum Master preferably in Scaled agile framework (Must have) Leads and coaches Scaled Agile ceremonies such as Program Increment Planning and Scrum of Scrums Assist in overall program/project planning and ensure cross-team dependencies are well-understood and modeled in project plans and timelines. Resolve cross-team impediments and blocking issues Schedule and conduct meetings and ceremonies in accordance with best practices for Agile/Scrum software development Facilitates team meetings, including: Backlog Refinement Iteration Planning Daily Stand-Up (DSU) Iteration Review Iteration Retrospective Removes impediments and barriers to the team’s progress Protects the team from outside influence Ability to function autonomously, exercise sound decision-making skills, and serve as an advocate for business goals and objectives. Coaches the team on the best ways to refine their backlog and create Stories Ensure Development team understands and maintains commitment to the Definition of Done (DoD) Assists the PO in preparing and refining the backlog for PI and Iteration Planning Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items Coach the Product Owner to ensure the volume and flow of Product Backlog Items (user stories) towards the top of the Product Backlog are Ready for the Sprint Backlog People manager experience would be a plus What we are looking for: 7+ years serving as a certified Scrum Master (2 years SAFe experience preferred) in an agile software development environment Technical knowledge on platforms like Salesforce CPQ, Oracle, Zuora, Informatica B.Tech in a relevant field (business or technology) or experience, with understanding of the financial services industry Strong Critical Thinking and analytical skills Deep knowledge of and passion for Agile/Scrum including Agile metrics and reporting techniques Communication skills (presentational, active listening, ability to build consensus, and support across functions and at all levels) Must have led teams of technical analysts, software developers and QA test analysts Ability to clearly bring together and document software requirements Experience working effectively in a dynamic development environment within large, global teams You will be able to resolve conflict through arbitration, negotiation, reasoned discussion, or critical issue Aptitude for nurturing self-organizing, high performing teams via servant leadership, individual coaching and mentoring Experience working effectively in a dynamic development environment within large, global teams Certifications: SAFe SM/ASM (preferred), CSM, CSP, PSM Shift Timings : 4 PM to 1 AM IST Return to Work: Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace. Grade/Level: 10 The Location: Hyderabad About Company Statement: S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape ----------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. ----------------------------------------------------------- IFTECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 276605 Posted On: 2023-02-09 Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India