The Scrum Master is a key role in the Quorum Software
The successful candidate will be able to transition rapidly and effectively between hands-on project management within individual projects in support of overall global program goals and deliverables, and high-level relationship building and program strategy planning and execution
The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, leading, organizing and motivating project teams globally
The Scrum Master will drive the team to achieve a high level of performance, quality and delivery of projects that provide exceptional business value to our customers
The role requires using agile methods in a fast-paced environment that may cross multiple business divisions
What You Will Do:
Lead and manage large, complex, enterprise-level projects.
Manage full Project lifecycle including initial planning, scoping, resourcing, monitoring project implementation metrics, action items, and deliverables, performing quality control and validation activities and project closure activities
Organize and lead project status and working meetings including preparation of progress reports.
Manage project risks and issues, correct deviations from plans with a focus on delivery planning.
Managing projects that often consist of multiple agile teams that require integration with other activities and departments across the organization.
Implement the appropriate people, process, and tools to improve team efficiency and effectiveness. Achieve the project goals within designated project constraints.
Use good judgment and coaching skills to develop a project management approach to drive effective planning and optimize efficiencies of the project team.
Use high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional principles and practices with an Agile development approach in the right proportions to fit large, complex, mission-critical, enterprise-level projects and with the appropriate level of planning and provide the right balance of agility and predictability.
Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work and leveraging resources.
Support in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and implement an effective system of project governance.
Champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management.
Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high levels of quality for the team.
And other duties as assigned.
What to Bring:
University Degree, preferably B.Tech. Degree or equivalent in Engineering discipline or Business Degree.
A proven track record of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies including 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with members including Developers, Product Owner and QA Personnel
Understanding of software development life cycle models as well as knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment.
Working knowledge of executing on Change Management initiatives and associated Best Practices
Demonstrated technical prowess including solving complex problems, programming skills (SQL, C++/C#, Java, VB and/or other computer programming languages), and familiarity/understanding of systems architecture
Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Nice to Have:
MBA, or other advanced management training would be an asset.
Oil and Gas industry or Software Project Management experience pertaining to familiarity with the Oil and Gas, would be considered an asset
Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects. PSM, CSM, or equivalent preferred
Additional Details
Visa Sponsorship : Employment eligibility to work with Quorum Software in India is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
