About the role
Agile Project Manager cum Scrum Master
We are seeking a versatile Agile Project Manager cum Scrum Master with a strong technical background to lead Agile teams and manage project delivery effectively. This hybrid role requires a blend of project management expertise, Scrum facilitation skills, and technical understanding to drive successful software development projects and foster Agile best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Agile project planning, execution, and delivery ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Act as a servant leader and coach to Agile teams, promoting self-organization and continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs
Manage project scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies proactively
Track and report project progress, team velocity, and other Agile metrics to stakeholders
Remove impediments and resolve conflicts to ensure smooth team operations
Utilize technical knowledge to understand development challenges and support problem-solving
Drive Agile adoption and maturity across teams and the organization
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, DevOps, and business analysts
Support resource planning and capacity management to meet project demands
Ensure compliance with organizational standards and Agile best practices
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager and Scrum Master in software development projects
Strong technical background with hands-on experience or understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), coding, or system architecture
Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience with Agile project management and collaboration tools, ADO preferred (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Project)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Relevant certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or PMP are highly desirable
What makes you stand out?
Experience agile and development practices
Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist, Scrum Professional)
Experience working with distributed or global teams
Familiarity with software testing, automation, and CI/CD pipelines