Scrum Master

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• India - Bengaluru
• Information Technology
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• Regular Full-Time
• 2495
  
  

Emmes Global

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Overview

Job Description

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Scrum Master. As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in facilitating Agile development processes and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to foster collaboration, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Lead daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team.
• Coach Agile Practices: Guide the team in adopting Agile methodologies and best practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles.
• Remove Impediments: Identify and resolve obstacles that hinder the team's progress, escalating issues when necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Promote Collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the team and across the organization.
• Shield the Team: Protect the team from external distractions and interruptions, allowing them to focus on delivering value during sprints.
• Facilitate Decision-Making: Help the team make informed decisions, facilitate consensus-building, and ensure alignment with project goals and priorities.
• Monitor Progress: Track team velocity, sprint progress, and key metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize the delivery process.
• Promote Self-Organization: Encourage self-organization and empowerment within the team, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability for deliverables.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with product owners, stakeholders, and other teams to align priorities, manage dependencies, and ensure the successful delivery of business value.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 3+ years of related experience
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in software development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working with distributed teams and remote collaboration tools.
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement, with a growth mindset.
• Strong computer, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Asana).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
• Knowledge of software development processes and best practices.
• Previous experience as a software developer or in a technical role.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
  
  

Required Education

• B.E/MTech/MCA degree in a computer related field.
• 2 or more years of experience in a business environment as a Scrum Master
  
  

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