SCRUM Master
S&P Global
- Islamabad
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We are in search of a motivated individual who is ready to take their career to the next level with a leader in the market. Do you enjoy solving problems, using technology, collaborating with people to define and execute innovative solutions?
- The Scrum Master position at S&P Global works with stakeholders and team members across regions to facilitate the delivery of value using Agile practices. The Scrum Mater contributes significantly to their team's success by acting as a servant leader and coaching towards continuous improvement while executing on delivering business priorities.
- An opportunity to lead experienced development teams working on front-end and/or back-end functionality.
- An opportunity to build relationships and engage with stakeholders across the organization as you manage the delivery of critical features for the platform.
- An opportunity to lead global teams consisting of seasoned Software Developers and Quality Assurance Engineers
- An opportunity to learn and grow your skillset as you drive Agile maturity and operational excellence within a dynamic global organization.
- In this role, you will be working with a team of enthusiastic members supporting our critical technology systems and guiding our business partners & end users with industry best practices, solution design, and creating long term value to our customers.
- Act as Servant leader to an Agile team.
- Oversee project timelines, dependencies, and milestones, ensuring comprehensive project plans are developed and maintained.
- Facilitate clear communication among all stakeholders, aligning parties throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage scope changes, risks, and escalate issues as needed, coordinating testing efforts and assisting with technical requirement translation for scrum teams.
- Educate Agile teams to maximize efficiencies and performance from agile best practices and values.
- Coach Agile scrum teams in self-organization and continuous improvement.
- Guide the Agile team to consistently delivery customer value.
- Manage risks, mitigate impediments, and negotiate dependencies within and across Scrum teams.
- Facilitate Scrum events such as Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Refinement sessions, Iteration Reviews, Retrospectives and Quarterly planning.
- Work with Product Owners to ensure features and user stories are clear, concise, prioritized, and understood by every member of the Agile team.
- Establish and maintain open and clear lines of team communication to facilitate status transparency.
- Work with peers, managers, and communities of practice to increase the effectiveness of Agile delivery.
- Experience leading teams in delivery using Agile practices.
- Team-first, empathetic, servant leader with a growth mindset.
- 5-9 years of experience in the role of Scrum master.
- Communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and product owners, to address and resolve bugs efficiently.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or SVN to manage code changes related to bug fixes.
- Understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for managing cloud-based projects and services.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies to effectively manage project deliverables from initiation to closure.
- Ability to conduct data analysis using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or Tableau to derive insights and make informed decisions.
- Experience with issue tracking and management systems such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps (ADO) to log, track, and prioritize project tasks and issues.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Asana to create and manage project plans, timelines, and resources.
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.Equal Opportunity EmployerS&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law.IFTECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)Job ID: 301331
Posted On: 2024-04-30
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan