Technology Scrum Master ( ART, PI Planning, WSJF, Lean Portfolio Management) at Nielsen

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data Analytics, Consumer InsightsIndustries

Requirements

Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills
Deep understanding of agile frameworks - Scrum, Kanban, SAFe etc
Deep understanding of software development life cycle
Adept at refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection, and other Scrum techniques
Planning and problem-solving with the product owner and delivery teams
Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings at multiple levels of an organization and an understanding of facilitation techniques
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of software development experience in an Agile environment with 3 years of Scrum Master experience
Hands on experience in Jira and other ADLM tools
CSM / PSM / Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Guides and coaches the Scrum Team on how to use Agile practices and principles to deliver high-quality products
Gets team to a high performing level by recognizing areas of strength and improvement and employing appropriate coaching and development techniques
Ensures Scrum is understood, and the team adheres to Scrum theory, practice, and guidelines
Resolves team impediments with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum in the organization
Works with Agile coaches and other Scrum Masters to grow within the role
Contributes to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization
Facilitates and supports all scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective
Drives continuous improvements through metrics
Escalates issues in a timely and appropriate manner
Works closely with Product Leadership, Technology & Operations teams on product development roadmaps and timelines
Helps product and technology teams drive product development adopting standard and consistent SAFe Agile practices ensuring high quality
Coordinates efforts across functional, technical and process teams and works cross-functionally to solve client problems
Keeps track of all the moving parts, brings people together across multiple teams and communicates with various stakeholders, including senior management

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Scrum MasterSAFeARTPI PlanningWSJFLean Portfolio ManagementAgileProgram Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

The position is on-site.

What is the salary range for this Scrum Master role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and responsibilities are required for the Technology Scrum Master?

Key responsibilities include guiding Scrum teams on Agile practices, facilitating scrum events like Sprint Planning and Daily Scrum, resolving impediments, driving continuous improvements through metrics, and expertise in SAFe practices such as ART, PI Planning, WSJF, and Lean Portfolio Management.

What is the company culture like at NielsenIQ for this role?

NielsenIQ offers a high-energy environment where Scrum Masters work cross-functionally across teams, time zones, and technologies, with visibility to CTO and Product Leaders, empowering them to drive results and change while adopting SAFe Agile practices.

What makes a strong candidate for this Scrum Master position?

Strong candidates are motivated, analytical, dynamic individuals with a passion for data and technology who thrive in high-energy environments and have experience coaching teams to high performance using SAFe Agile practices.

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$45.1MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.

Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.

Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.

The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.

Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.

Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.

Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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