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Hyderabadtime type:
Full timeposted on:
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254136**What You'll Do:****Agile Facilitation & Team Leadership*** Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews using Jira dashboards and boards* Coach development teams, product owners, and stakeholders on agile principles and Scrum best practices* Remove impediments and blockers that slow down team progress, tracking them in Jira for visibility and resolution* Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement* Shield the team from external distractions and ensure they can focus on sprint commitments**Jira Administration & Optimization*** Design, configure, and maintain Jira workflows that align with team processes and organizational standards* Create and manage Scrum boards, Kanban boards, and custom filters to optimize team visibility* Build and maintain Jira dashboards that provide real-time insights into sprint progress, team velocity, and delivery metrics* Configure issue types, custom fields, screen schemes, and permission schemes to support various project needs* Establish and enforce Jira hygiene practices including proper story point estimation, status updates, and documentation standards* Train team members on effective Jira usage and best practices**Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement*** Generate sprint reports including burndown charts, velocity reports, and cumulative flow diagrams in Jira* Analyze team metrics to identify bottlenecks, trends, and opportunities for improvement* Create executive-level reports and dashboards from Jira data to communicate team performance and delivery health* Track and report on key agile metrics such as cycle time, lead time, throughput, and sprint commitment reliability* Use Jira automation rules to streamline repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency* Facilitate retrospectives using data from Jira to drive actionable improvements**Collaboration & Stakeholder Management*** Serve as the liaison between IT teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment* Manage dependencies across multiple teams using Jira's linking and hierarchy features* Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and Project Managers to align on cross-team initiatives* Ensure product backlog is well-maintained, prioritized, and ready for sprint planning in Jira* Partner with Product Owners to refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and definition of done**What You'll Bring:****Required Qualifications*** 5 to 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master in an IT or software development environment* Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent agile certification* Expert-level proficiency with Jira including boards, workflows, automation, JQL (Jira Query Language), and reporting* Deep understanding of Scrum framework, agile methodologies, and lean principles* Proven track record of successfully leading agile teams through multiple release cycles* Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills* Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels* Experience tracking and analyzing agile metrics to drive team improvements**Preferred Qualifications*** Jira Administrator certification or equivalent hands-on experience* Experience with Jira integrations (Confluence, etc.)* Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other scaling methodologies* Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines* Experience with Jira automation, ScriptRunner, or other Jira add-ons* Background in software development, QA, or IT infrastructure* Advanced agile certifications (A-CSM, CSP, SAFe Scrum Master)* Experience with agile portfolio management in Jira**Technical Skills*** Advanced Jira configuration and administration* JQL query writing and optimization* Jira dashboard creation and data visualization* Understanding of API integrations and automation capabilities* Proficiency with Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing* Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and IT operations**Professional Qualities*** Exhibits calmness, organization, and reliability, especially in high-pressure situations* Demonstrates strong listening skills, effectively guiding teams to maintain focus with evolving priorities* Pragmatic and delivery-focused, prioritizing practical solutions over rigid methodologies* Communicates clearly, valuing empathy and transparency in all interactions* Supports global teams, ensuring effective collaboration across time zones of EMEA and US region.**Our Values**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hyderabadtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
254136**What You'll Do:****Agile Facilitation & Team Leadership*** Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews using Jira dashboards and boards* Coach development teams, product owners, and stakeholders on agile principles and Scrum best practices* Remove impediments and blockers that slow down team progress, tracking them in Jira for visibility and resolution* Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement* Shield the team from external distractions and ensure they can focus on sprint commitments**Jira Administration & Optimization*** Design, configure, and maintain Jira workflows that align with team processes and organizational standards* Create and manage Scrum boards, Kanban boards, and custom filters to optimize team visibility* Build and maintain Jira dashboards that provide real-time insights into sprint progress, team velocity, and delivery metrics* Configure issue types, custom fields, screen schemes, and permission schemes to support various project needs* Establish and enforce Jira hygiene practices including proper story point estimation, status updates, and documentation standards* Train team members on effective Jira usage and best practices**Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement*** Generate sprint reports including burndown charts, velocity reports, and cumulative flow diagrams in Jira* Analyze team metrics to identify bottlenecks, trends, and opportunities for improvement* Create executive-level reports and dashboards from Jira data to communicate team performance and delivery health* Track and report on key agile metrics such as cycle time, lead time, throughput, and sprint commitment reliability* Use Jira automation rules to streamline repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency* Facilitate retrospectives using data from Jira to drive actionable improvements**Collaboration & Stakeholder Management*** Serve as the liaison between IT teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment* Manage dependencies across multiple teams using Jira's linking and hierarchy features* Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and Project Managers to align on cross-team initiatives* Ensure product backlog is well-maintained, prioritized, and ready for sprint planning in Jira* Partner with Product Owners to refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and definition of done**What You'll Bring:****Required Qualifications*** 5 to 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master in an IT or software development environment* Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent agile certification* Expert-level proficiency with Jira including boards, workflows, automation, JQL (Jira Query Language), and reporting* Deep understanding of Scrum framework, agile methodologies, and lean principles* Proven track record of successfully leading agile teams through multiple release cycles* Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills* Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels* Experience tracking and analyzing agile metrics to drive team improvements**Preferred Qualifications*** Jira Administrator certification or equivalent hands-on experience* Experience with Jira integrations (Confluence, etc.)* Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other scaling methodologies* Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines* Experience with Jira automation, ScriptRunner, or other Jira add-ons* Background in software development, QA, or IT infrastructure* Advanced agile certifications (A-CSM, CSP, SAFe Scrum Master)* Experience with agile portfolio management in Jira**Technical Skills*** Advanced Jira configuration and administration* JQL query writing and optimization* Jira dashboard creation and data visualization* Understanding of API integrations and automation capabilities* Proficiency with Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing* Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and IT operations**Professional Qualities*** Exhibits calmness, organization, and reliability, especially in high-pressure situations* Demonstrates strong listening skills, effectively guiding teams to maintain focus with evolving priorities* Pragmatic and delivery-focused, prioritizing practical solutions over rigid methodologies* Communicates clearly, valuing empathy and transparency in all interactions* Supports global teams, ensuring effective collaboration across time zones of EMEA and US region.**Our Values**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr