Scrum Master

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

About SubItUp

SubItUp is a leading provider of cloud-based scheduling solutions that empower organizations to optimize resource management, enhance team productivity, and streamline operations. We believe that everyone can love what they do for work. We help teams - from global corporations to small businesses - solve their problems through a collection of workforce tools that enable them to work more efficiently. In the end, our platform fuels their success, improvement, and smiles. Our innovation supports universities, government agencies, and businesses in achieving operational excellence through cutting-edge technology. At SubItUp we constantly strive for excellence. Every iteration is an opportunity for evaluation and improvement. We are a team dedicated to achieving desired outcomes together in a kind, exciting and fun way. Are you ready to join a team with the drive to create lasting change in the workplace? Join our mission to revolutionize scheduling and resource management by becoming a part of our dynamic team in Chennai, India.

Role Description

Acts as an enabler for the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies. Coaches and mentors the Scrum Team(s), removing barriers to successful implementation and enabling a continued focus on the task at hand. Facilitates scrum and agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Identifies and reports progress via appropriate metrics.

Summary

As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for enabling the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies. Your typical day will involve coaching and mentoring the Scrum Team(s), facilitating scrum and agile ceremonies, and identifying and reporting progress via appropriate metrics.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor the Scrum Team(s), removing barriers to successful implementation and enabling a continued focus on the task at hand.
• Facilitate scrum and agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Identify and report progress via appropriate metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Continuously improve team performance by identifying areas of improvement and implementing solutions.
  
  

Professional & Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience in Agile Project Management.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and other Agile tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Agile Project Management
  
  

Good To Have Skills

• The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in computer science, engineering, or a related field, along with a proven track record of delivering successful Agile projects.
  
  

Work Location: Guindy, Chennai (3 days WFO)

Work Timings: 2-11 PM IST

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.