Senior Scrum Master
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Indore, India
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 8+ years of overall experience in software development or technology delivery environments.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery leader for cross-functional software or technology teams.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating the full set of Scrum ceremonies and applying Agile principles in real-world delivery environments.
- Strong track record identifying and driving resolution of impediments, delivery risks, and cross-team dependencies.
- Working knowledge of Agile delivery metrics and their appropriate use in improving predictability and team effectiveness.
- Proficiency with Jira or comparable Agile work-management tools.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Experience in distributed or global delivery environments, with flexibility to overlap with U.S. client hours as required.
Nice to have
- CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, or comparable Agile certification.
- Experience with enterprise clients in a consulting environment.
- Exposure to AI, Generative AI, data, cloud, or other emerging-technology delivery environments.
- Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or related industries.
Full description
Senior Scrum Master
Locations: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Work Arrangement: Office-based/ Onsite in Indore
Role Type: Full-time
About Ascentt
Ascentt is a technology consulting and AI services firm that partners with global enterprises to deliver complex data, AI, and digital transformation programs. Our teams work directly with enterprise client stakeholders on high-visibility engagements where delivery discipline, transparency, and outcomes matter. We offer a collaborative environment, direct exposure to global clients, and the opportunity to shape how modern Agile delivery works on AI-driven programs.
Role Overview
As a Senior Scrum Master at Ascentt, you will lead the Agile delivery of one cross-functional Scrum team building technology and AI-driven solutions for enterprise clients.
This is a hands-on Agile leadership role. The delivery environment entails enterprise-scale programs, cross-team dependencies, and direct engagement with client stakeholders. The seniority of this role lies in the judgment it requires, knowing when to coach, when to facilitate, when to challenge, and when to escalate.
We are looking for someone who leans into problems, engages the right people, drives closure, challenges teams constructively, and operates comfortably with internal and client stakeholders.
Work Location & Client Collaboration
This is an office-based position at Ascentt's Indore or Pune location. Regular presence in the office is required.
Because Ascentt works with global enterprise clients, the Senior Scrum Master will need the flexibility to overlap with U.S. client working hours as needed for Agile ceremonies, stakeholder discussions, planning sessions, and issue resolution.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Leadership & Scrum Execution
- Serve as Scrum Master for one cross-functional Agile delivery team, leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Ensure ceremonies produce clear decisions, commitments, and actions — and that the team establishes and stays focused on clear sprint goals.
- Apply Scrum and Agile principles pragmatically, promoting transparency, accountability, and shared ownership while protecting the team from unnecessary disruption.
Sprint & Backlog Readiness
- Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy, prioritized, appropriately refined backlog.
- Surface unclear requirements, unresolved questions, dependencies, and readiness gaps before work enters a sprint.