Scrum Master – PLM

This position will act as an enabler for effective functioning of a software development team using Agile Methodology. Is also a custodian for the Agile process and ensure all scrum processes are used as intended. Protects the team, remove impediments to successful implementations and keep them focused on the task at hand. Helps product owner Maximize productivity. Maintain the backlog and release plans, publish reports to ensure the product owner is updated about team progress.

Responsibilities:-

• Coordinate with Product Owner for product backlog management, concept grooming and continuous delivery of features.
• Effectively guide and facilitate the sprint ceremonies to consistently achieve sprint Objectives.
• Work/Collaborate/communicate effectively with Internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Resolve Dependencies, QA, Integration, Testing).
• Regularly monitor and control metrics to get project/ production goals i.e. Sprint / release burndown, Velocity, defects etc.).
• Remove Impediments or team conflicts and maintain focus on product backlog and project timelines.
• Guide the team with Agile/Lean Principles and practices (e.g. thin slicing, reduce waste, Value Stream Mapping) to deliver value frequently and regularly to customers.
• Ability to coach and mentor the team to reach their highest potential.
• Foster a culture of transparency, continual Improvement and self -organizing within the team.
• Identify and control project risks by means of prevention, mitigating and contingencies.
• Ensure Sprint deliverables are adhering to quality and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications And Experience:-

• BE/ B. Tech/ MCA Candidate should possess the degree from a recognized University/ Institution only.
• Must have 5 years of Agile Coaching experience.
• Advanced Knowledge of Software development methodologies.
• Passionate about Agile Practices.
• Experience with Globally distributed teams.
• Strong Facilitation skills in leading planning meetings, reviews and retrospectives.
• Strong understanding on scrum team guidelines, e.g. DoD, Scrum Master and PO.
• Experience in software design and development.
• Experience in project management tools & techniques.
• Ability to effectively manage risks, communications and stakeholders.
• Able to work across multiple project teams to resolve dependencies/ ambiguous situations.
• Sound Knowledge of SDLC, STLC.
• CSM, SPC Certifications are a plus.

Required Competencies:-

• Communicate Effectively.
• Decision Quality.
• Manage Ambiguity.
• Collaborates.
• Manages Conflict.
• Drives Engagement.
• Interpersonal Savvy.
• Balances Stakeholders.

Location:-

• Chandigarh, India.

Company Overview:-

Emerson, a Fortune 500 company with $18.4 billion in sales, more than 20 Innovation, Solutions & Engineering Centres, and 200 manufacturing locations worldwide, is committed to helping employees grow and thrive throughout their careers. We are innovators, question-askers and problem-solvers. We don’t settle for good enough or “This is the way it’s always been done.” Instead, we push ourselves and strive for the “never been done before.”