Scrum Master

Scrum master Project Manager Job Description
Knowledgeable of project management/PMI methodology including:
5-10 years of strong experience in managing one or more highly complex programs consisting of multiple projects.
Aligns project delivery with broader strategic initiatives and goals.
Manages multiple projects and programs, and orchestrates the results to achieve a broad program goal ensuring that governance controls are in place. Plans and implements schedules and monitors program from inception through delivery.
Defines and reports program roadmap, status, development issues and success metrics.
Identifies and monitors areas of risk.
Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies
Managing and utilizing resources across projects
Continuously seeks opportunities to improve cost, performance and schedule.
Facilitates communication and coordination among projects.
Manages stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
Maintains awareness of trends, business conditions and internal process and practices impacting projects or overall program.

Scrum Master Job Description

Knowledgeable of scrum framework and approach to agile project management methodology including:
Sprints: time-boxed iterations, typically two-to-four weeks in length, where the development team works to complete a set of planned work items.
Product backlog: prioritized list of all the features, enhancements, and bug fixes the product needs to address. The product owner manages and maintains this backlog.
Sprint backlog: subset of the product backlog, containing the work items selected for a specific sprint.
Scrum artifacts: various artifacts, such as burndown charts and task boards, to track progress and make the work visible to the team and stakeholders.
Scrum events: Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives, provide structure and opportunities for collaboration within the team.

PM/SM soft skills required:
Leadership: exhibits leadership qualities without being authoritative. Lead by serving the team and facilitating their self-organization.
Effective communication: ensures all team members and stakeholders understand the projects status, goals, and obstacles.
Empathy: ability to empathize with the teams challenges, support and motivate team members during difficulties.
Problem-solving: must be adept at problem-solving and finding solutions to keep the team on track.
Adaptability: adaptable and open to change and adjust to the evolving needs of the team and the project.
Facilitation skills: ability to effectively facilitate meetings and scrum ceremonies is vital. Ensure these events run smoothly and focus on the intended outcomes.
Coaching and mentoring: ability to coach and mentor team members in project management and scrum principles, helping them continually improve.
Technical knowledge: not mandatory, but having a technical background can be beneficial, especially when working with development teams. It allows scrum masters to better understand the technical challenges faced by the team.
Time management: Scrum masters must manage time effectively to keep the team on schedule and meet sprint goals. Chennai 1 first 2 months will be night shift , then second shift