The Hartford

IND Senior Scrum Master

India GCC-Puppalaguda Village Full time
IND Senior Scrum Master - GCC007

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams focused on cloud modernization.  

  • Facilitate core Agile ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums.  

  • Manage team financials and Operational / Agile KPI’s to measure and monitor team delivery and efficiency 

  • Guide teams in Agile best practices and ensure consistent adoption across squads.  

  • Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog.  

  • Identify and remove impediments to team progress, escalating when necessary.  

  • Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.  

  • Support adoption of cloud-native tools and practices aligned with enterprise standards.  

  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.  

  • Coach and mentor junior Scrum Masters and team members to build agile capabilities and problem-solving skills. 

 

Required Skills & Experience 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. 

  • 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master with a deep understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban principles and practices. 

  • 5+ years of experience in project management, including planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of complex AI & Data Engineering initiatives within Agile frameworks. 

  • 3+ years of experience leading within a Data organization focused on implementation of Large-Scale AI and/or Data & Analytics Cloud Transformation initiatives. 

  • 3+ years of experience leading initiatives with cross-functional teams, managing dependencies and aligning project outcomes with business objectives & timelines 

  • 3+ years of experience implementing best practices and standards related to Agile product development. 

  • 3+ years of experience leading others with the ability to earn trust while still challenging the team to improve and operate outside its comfort zone in an Agile environment. 

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and alignment. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to challenges. 

  • Demonstrated ability to take hands-on approach and actively contribute to overall team success and achieve goals. 

  • Financial acumen with ability to understand and manage budgets, track financial metrics and ensure alignment of project deliverables with financial objective. 

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