Scrum Master IRC277182

Description

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master who is passionate about servant leadership and guiding teams toward continuous improvement. You will partner closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to help our agile teams mature, embrace the Scrum framework, and deliver customer value at the highest level.

This role requires a leader who thrives on coaching, mentoring, influencing, and negotiating across multiple stakeholders in environments where agile practices are still evolving. If you enjoy helping teams unlock their potential and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning, this is the opportunity for you.

We are a supportive, inclusive group that values collaboration and fosters a strong sense of belonging. Our team operates with transparency and alignment, driven by scaled agile practices, working closely with the product and design teams to shape and refine requirements, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This includes leveraging agile methodologies to ensure iterative delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and consistent alignment with business goals.

We’re driven by values that shape how we work together every day:
Teamwork, ownership, accountability, proactivity, transparency, empathy, inclusivity, and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.

 

Requirements

• 4-6+ years of proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach working with multiple agile teams
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of industry related professional experience and education
• Superior skills in facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution
• Solid understanding of multiple agile frameworks (i.e. Scrum, Kanban) and understanding of software development life cycle models
• Adept at facilitating backlog refinement, story splitting, estimation, retrospection, and other Scrum techniques
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders across engineering, product, and leadership.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to effectively lead planning and problem solving with product owners and delivery teams
• Collaborative, communicative approach to resolving blockers and tackling dependencies
• Previous experience managing business critical projects is desirable
• A detail oriented and data driven approach to reporting the Agile Teams successes and blockers as the team progresses through a project.
• Experience supporting teams that are new to agile, with a passion for teaching and enabling growth.
• Exemplifies and promotes Agile values and principles
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with agile tooling (e.g., Jira, Rally, Confluence, etc.)

Job responsibilities

•  Act as a servant leader, guiding teams to apply Scrum and agile practices effectively.
• Coach and mentor team members, leaders, and stakeholders on the principles of agility and the Scrum framework.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) for one or more agile development teams to ensure productive, focused outcomes.
• Work to empower the Scrum Team to influence, drive decision making, and support organisational delivery of the Product Backlog.
• Serve as the “Voice of the Team”. Influence and negotiate with cross-functional stakeholders to create alignment and shared accountability.
• Partner with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and the Agile team to refine and manage backlogs, ensuring clarity and prioritization of work.
• Identify and resolve impediments that impact team delivery, escalating where necessary.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by helping the team develop, capture, and analyze performance metrics to drive team improvements, and ensure success of projects the team commits to delivering.
• Advocate for agile values and principles across the organization, tailoring practices to fit team maturity levels.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.