Scrum Master/Project Manager_Offshore
Photon · Tamil Nadu, India
Full-time · Senior · Posted 1 month ago
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to serve as a servant-leader and
Agile coach for distributed development squads working across multiple
transformation workstreams. The Scrum Master will drive Agile delivery by
facilitating ceremonies, removing blockers, and fostering a culture of
continuous improvement and transparency. This role is central to ensuring
alignment, efficiency, and collaboration across initiatives such as AI
Automation Tooling, RPP App Migration, Performance Testing, and legacy system
support.
Key Responsibilities
* Agile Facilitation & Team Support
* Facilitate all core Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning,
sprint reviews, retrospectives, backlog grooming).
* Ensure clear sprint goals, backlog prioritization, and alignment to
program-level objectives.
* Track sprint metrics (velocity, burn-downs) and proactively address
deviations or delivery risks.
* Coaching & Process Improvement
* Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles,
values, and SAFe framework best practices.
* Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, facilitating
retrospectives, and implementing actionable outcomes.
* Impediment Removal & Shielding
* Actively identify and resolve delivery blockers or dependencies across
onshore and offshore squads.
* Shield the team from external disruptions and foster a safe, productive
environment.
* Workstream Collaboration
* Coordinate Agile execution across multiple workstreams including:
* AI Automation Tooling – AI-driven code transformation, testing, and
validation
* RPP App Migration – Legacy-to-modern platform migration
* Performance Load and Stress Testing – Ensuring system scalability and
resilience
* Legacy Platform Support – Supporting ongoing requirements from the legacy
C/C++ environment
Required Qualifications
* Certifications
* Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile
certification is required.
* Professional Experience
* 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead in
large-scale, enterprise software development environments.
* Experience leading distributed Agile teams, especially blended
onshore/offshore models.
* Proven track record of Agile delivery in complex platform transformation,
AI/ML initiatives, or data-driven system migrations.
* Skills & Tools
* Proficient in tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar
Agile management systems.
* Strong understanding of Agile performance metrics, team health indicators,
and reporting.
* Exceptional facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills
across technical and business teams.
Preferred Qualifications
* Working knowledge of:
* AI/ML integration into DevOps or software engineering workflows
* Financial services, capital markets, or other high-compliance environments
* Dependencies involving legacy platforms (C/C++) and modern stacks (Java,
Kafka, Oracle)