Lead Analyst-Scrum master

Job description

Position Description:

Company Profile:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
Job Title: Scrum master
Position: Lead analyst/ Scrum master
Experience: 8-12 years
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Shift: General/Rotational
Main location: Hyderabad Bangalore, Chennai
Position ID: J0625-0559

Employment Type: Full Time
Education Qualification: Any graduation or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Position Description:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery within cross-functional teams. This role is pivotal in driving high-performance Agile practices and ensuring successful delivery in collaboration with Product Owners, Release Managers, Business Analysts, and Program Managers. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of Agile frameworks, excellent communication skills, and a technical background, preferably in .NET and Microsoft SQL Server within the digital banking domain.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities
• Facilitate Scrum Events: Lead and manage Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach Agile Practices: Educate and mentor team members on Agile values, principles, and Scrum practices.
• Coordinate Delivery: Manage sprint goals, timelines, and deliverables to ensure high-quality output.
• Remove Impediments: Proactively identify and eliminate roadblocks to team progress.
• Enhance Collaboration: Promote open communication across teams and stakeholders for seamless coordination.
• Track Metrics: Monitor team progress using Agile tools (e.g., burndown charts, velocity reports) and report to leadership.
• Support Product Owners: Help with backlog grooming, prioritization, and defining acceptance criteria.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience: 8–12 years of total experience with proven experience as a Scrum Master.
• Agile Knowledge: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum principles, and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Tools: Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
• Leadership: Strong facilitation, mentoring, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to influence and motivate.
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Preferred Qualifications:
• Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent.
• Technical Knowledge: Exposure to software development processes with working knowledge of:
o .NET Framework / Microsoft Stack
o Microsoft SQL Server (ability to understand or write queries is a plus)
• Domain Experience: Experience working in the digital banking or financial services domain is highly desirable.

Skills:

·  Agile Delivery Management
·  SCRUM
·  Scrum Master
·  English
·  SQLite

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.