Scrum Master at S&P Global

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience playing the Scrum Master role for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory
  • Capability to apply SAFe framework
  • Worked with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum in the organization
  • Good skills and knowledge of facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
  • Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: numerous Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats etc.)
  • Experience with some of commonly used tools – Azure DevOps, Confluence, MS Teams, SharePoint
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with various stakeholders
  • Basic knowledge of lean portfolio management
  • Embrace a growth mindset and Team first mentality
  • Identify and mitigate risks to meet team deliverable commitments
  • Proven track record of identifying and improving Agile execution on a team
  • Bachelor´s degree or higher education in a related area such as finance, economics, information technology or business
  • SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification as an added advantage (Preferred)
  • Prior roles as agile coach preferred (Preferred)
  • Relevant certifications are a (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Act as Servant leader to an agile team(s), educating and coaching agile team(s) to maximize efficiencies and performance on Agile practices, focusing on delivering customer value and embracing continuous improvement
  • Coaching the team to get self-organized and improve
  • Identify and manage risks, mitigate impediments, and negotiate dependencies within and across scrum teams
  • Facilitate Team Events including Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Refinement sessions, Iteration Reviews, and Retrospectives, PI Planning
  • Be a partner, collaborating with the Product Owner and Technical leads to understand business problem(s), product(s), and ensure features and user stories are clear, concise, prioritized, and understood by every member of the Agile team
  • Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel
  • Establish and maintain open and clear lines of team communication to facilitate transparency
  • Work with peer Scrum Masters and the Delivery Managers to ensure excellent execution
  • Proactively identify and implement improvements in your team’s Agile execution
  • Building a trusting and safe environment
  • Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution

Skills

Scrum
Agile
Servant Leadership
Facilitation
Coaching
PI Planning
Lean Portfolio Management
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Daily Stand-ups
Iteration Planning
Retrospectives

S&P Global

Provides financial information and analytics services

About S&P Global

S&P Global provides financial information and analytics to a wide range of clients, including investors, corporations, and governments. The company offers services such as credit ratings, market intelligence, and indices, which help clients understand and navigate the global financial market. S&P Global's products work by utilizing advanced data analytics and research to deliver insights that assist clients in making informed decisions and managing risks. Unlike many competitors, S&P Global has a diverse range of divisions, including S&P Global Ratings and S&P Dow Jones Indices, which allows it to cater to various financial needs. The company's goal is to support clients in driving growth while also committing to corporate responsibility and positive societal impact.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1917Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
Family Planning Benefits
Employee Discounts

Risks

Integration challenges with new acquisitions like ProntoNLP may cause operational issues.
Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Brooklyn Investment Group.
Dependence on volatile credit ratings market could impact revenue stability.

Differentiation

S&P Global integrates advanced AI tools for superior financial analytics capabilities.
The company offers comprehensive ESG solutions, meeting growing sustainability demands.
S&P Global's diverse divisions provide a wide range of financial services globally.

Upsides

Acquisition of ProntoNLP boosts data analytics and sentiment scoring capabilities.
Rising demand for ESG data enhances S&P Global's market position.
Expansion into India strengthens S&P Global's research and insights offerings.

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