Scrum Master - IT/Software Development, Aladdin Engineering, Associate at BlackRock

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in delivery facilitation, agile coaching, or team coordination roles
  • Strong understanding of agile principles (Scrum, Kanban, hybrid approaches)
  • Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for work tracking and reporting
  • Knowledge of ServiceNow development lifecycle, including ITSM processes
  • Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, complex workloads and shifting priorities
  • Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent
  • Experience supporting enterprise-scale ServiceNow implementations (ITSM, ITOM, CSM)
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to navigate matrixed organizations

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate daily coordination activities such as stand-ups, backlog grooming, and planning sessions, adjusting cadence and format to fit the team’s needs
  • Support multiple streams of work, including BAU activities, enhancements, and larger project deliverables
  • Promote agile principles without strictly enforcing one methodology
  • Oversee development tickets in Azure DevOps (ADO), ensuring items are well-documented, prioritized, and aligned with business goals
  • Track progress of active tickets, providing visibility to stakeholders on workload and capacity
  • Work with engineering team to manage scope and shifting priorities
  • Proactively identify and remove impediments to keep work moving forward
  • Collaborate with developers, engineering leads, and stakeholders to resolve cross-team dependencies quickly
  • Maintain clear, transparent reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies
  • Create and manage dashboards in ADO or other tools to provide visibility on backlog, delivery status, and throughput
  • Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders
  • Recommend and implement improvements to team workflows and delivery practices
  • Encourage a culture of collaboration and incremental improvement

Skills

Scrum
Kanban
Azure DevOps
ServiceNow
ITSM
Agile
Backlog Grooming
Sprint Planning
Stakeholder Communication

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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