Scrum Master_D1013 at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE

, , India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scrum Facilitation, Team Coaching, Agile Methodologies, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Collaboration, Product Excellence, Scrum Knowledge, Design Thinking, Growth Mindset, Agile Mindset, Collaboration, Innovation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Overall Objectives of Job Position Summary Serving as the Scrum Master for Regional OPUS, the role serves as a servant leader responsible for coaching and facilitating the work of cross-functional Agile teams. This role creates stable and self-organized teams with clear and engaging direction, helping teams identify and resolve impediments while promoting continuous improvement and high-quality product delivery. The Scrum Master ensures successful implementation of Agile methodologies and drives organizational transformation toward Agile excellence Key Responsibilities: Scrum Facilitation & Team Coaching Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Review, Retrospective) Remove impediments and coach teams to higher levels of Scrum maturity Support new Agile team formation through training and establishment of working norms Mentor team members and provide ongoing coaching for self-organization and cross-functionality Process Improvement & Metrics Establish and report on Agile metrics (burn-down charts, velocity, team satisfaction) Continuously improve Agile processes and practices within teams and across the organization Participate in Communities of Practice to share knowledge and drive organizational Agile transformation Stakeholder Collaboration & Product Excellence Collaborate with Product Owners to optimize Product Backlog for maximum value delivery Facilitate effective communication between development teams, stakeholders, and leadership Ensure delivery meets quality, timeline, and scope requirements while maintaining customer focus Key requirements / skills / experience: Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Change Management, Economics, IT, or comparable field Agile Experience: 2-3 years of relevant work experience in Agile practices, transformation, change management, or consulting Scrum Knowledge: Strong understanding of Scrum framework, artifacts, and ceremonies Agile Methodologies: Experience with various Agile approaches including Kanban, Lean, XP practices, and TDD Design Thinking: Experience in Design Thinking and Story Mapping techniques Growth Mindset: Demonstrates continuous learning and professional development with curiosity and customer-centric service attitude Agile Mindset: Genuine commitment to Agile values and principles with ability to inspire others Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups Innovation: Drives new and innovative ideas and approaches while maintaining focus on practical implementation Time Zones: Ability to cover time zones from Japan (8:30am) through to India (18:00pm) and business level English proficiency required Future Challenges Collaborate with peers and Service Manager to develop Policy Administration in Allianz Technology Preparation for ITMP transition Work with peers and experts for continued personal and team growth & development as well as self-directed ongoing personal development

Responsibilities

The Scrum Master facilitates all Scrum ceremonies and removes impediments while coaching teams to higher levels of Scrum maturity. They collaborate with Product Owners to optimize the Product Backlog and ensure quality delivery that meets customer focus.