Associate Project Lead - Scrum/Agile

TOPPAN MERRILL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INDIA

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Chennai- Ascendas IT Park Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 29, 2026 Last posted April 29, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

Experience & Qualifications

  • 8-10 years total experience, including minimum 3 years as Scrum Master.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (CS/IT specialization), MCA, M.S., or M.Sc. IT.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

  • Identify and resolve obstacles hindering team progress.

  • Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback.

  • Communicate project status, risks, issues, and KPIs to stakeholders.

  • Ensure team adherence to Scrum framework and Agile principles for high-quality, on-time delivery.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum principles and practices.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Robust problem-solving and analytical abilities.

  • Proven ability to lead/facilitate Scrum ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, QA, PMO).

  • General understanding of programming concepts and database querying.

  • Expertise in AI tools like Jellyfish, Jira AI, and GitHub Copilot for predicting risks, analyzing cycle time, prioritizing tasks, and deriving productivity insights.

Certifications

  • Agile methodologies: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) required.

  • SAFe, Kanban, or PMP advantageous.

About this role

Summary

Lead scrum ceremonies, promote agile practices, communicate project status, and utilize AI tools.

Job title

Associate Project Lead - Scrum/Agile

Experience level

8-10 years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Chennai, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

scrumagilecommunicationproblem-solvingjira

Preferred skills

SAFeKanbanPMPAI tools

Specializations

scrumagileproject managementsoftwareAI tools
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Park Square Colony, Madipakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600091, India

On-site City