SCRUM Master

• Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
• Good experience as Scrum Master preferably in Scaled agile framework (Must have)
• Leads and coaches Scaled Agile ceremonies such as Program Increment Planning and Scrum of Scrums
• Assist in overall program/project planning and ensure cross-team dependencies are well-understood and modeled in project plans and timelines.
• Resolve cross-team impediments and blocking issues
• Schedule and conduct meetings and ceremonies in accordance with best practices for Agile/Scrum software development
• Facilitates team meetings, including:
• Backlog Refinement
• Iteration Planning
• Daily Stand-Up (DSU)
• Iteration Review
• Iteration Retrospective
• Removes impediments and barriers to the team’s progress
• Protects the team from outside influence
• Ability to function autonomously, exercise sound decision-making skills, and serve as an advocate for business goals and objectives. Coaches the team on the best ways to refine their backlog and create Stories
• Ensure Development team understands and maintains commitment to the Definition of Done (DoD)
• Assists the PO in preparing and refining the backlog for PI and Iteration Planning
• Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items
• Coach the Product Owner to ensure the volume and flow of Product Backlog Items (user stories) towards the top of the Product Backlog are Ready for the Sprint Backlog
• People manager experience would be a plus

What we are looking for:
(Basic Qualification):

• 6+ years serving as a certified Scrum Master (2 years SAFe experience preferred) in an agile software development environment
• Technical knowledge on platforms like Salesforce CPQ, Oracle, Zuora, Informatica
• B.Tech in a relevant field (business or technology) or experience, with understanding of the financial services industry
• Strong Critical Thinking and analytical skills
• Deep knowledge of and passion for Agile/Scrum including Agile metrics and reporting techniques
• Communication skills (presentational, active listening, ability to build consensus, and support across functions and at all levels)
• Must have led teams of technical analysts, software developers and QA test analysts
• Ability to clearly bring together and document software requirements
• Experience working effectively in a dynamic development environment within large, global teams
• You will be able to resolve conflict through arbitration, negotiation, reasoned discussion, or critical issue
• Aptitude for nurturing self-organizing, high performing teams via servant leadership, individual coaching and mentoring
• Experience working effectively in a dynamic development environment within large, global teams
• Certifications: SAFe SM/ASM (preferred), CSM, CSP, PSM
• Proficient in the use of Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Willing to work in Night Shift

Flexible Working (optional)

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.

Return to Work

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

Grade/Level (relevant for internal applicants only): 10

The Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

About Company Statement:

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

S&P Global Market Intelligence partners with customers to broaden their perspective and operate with confidence by bringing them leading data sources and technologies that embed insight in their daily work.

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