Associate Project Lead - Scrum/Agile

Job Description: Experience & Qualifications 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. Key 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. Required Skills & Competencies 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. Certifications Agile methodologies: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) required. SAFe, Kanban, or PMP advantageous. Toppan Merrill is the best in class partner for complex, secure communications that delivers premier technology driven solutions to more efficiently and accurately communicate mission critical content. We are: Trusted, Responsive, Expert and Human Toppan Merrill is built on what today's clients demand and tomorrow's clients require — a responsive partnership, rooted in deep market expertise, modern agile solutions built around your business needs, and a commitment to forward-thinking technology that ensures speed, precision, and accuracy. Toppan Merrill is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified individuals, including qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process due to a disability, please contact a member of our Toppan Merrill HR at HR@ToppanMerrill.com or 1-866-432-0040.