Scrum Master / Project Manager

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Role Summary


The Scrum Master / Project Manager is responsible for leading Agile delivery teams and managing end-to-end project execution. This role ensures successful delivery against scope, timelines, cost, and quality while driving Agile adoption, team effectiveness, and continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities


Agile & Scrum Responsibilities
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
• Remove impediments, manage dependencies, and proactively mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and prioritize the product backlog.
• Ensure adherence to Scrum processes, Definition of Done, and quality standards.
• Drive Agile maturity and promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration.


Project Management Responsibilities
• Plan, track, and manage project scope, schedule, cost, and milestones.
• Monitor delivery progress, risks, issues, and action items; ensure timely resolution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and governance updates.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of sprint and release commitments.


Required Skills & Qualifications
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master and/or Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making abilities.


Preferred / Good to Have
• Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM) or Project Management certifications.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.
• Technical background or prior experience working with development teams.