Senior Associate 2 – Scrum Master (PD) | KPMG Global Services, Bangalore

Job Description

Summary

KPMG Global Services (KGS) is seeking a Senior Associate 2 – Scrum Master in Bangalore to lead and coach Agile teams, ensuring efficient delivery of software projects and high team performance. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of experience in Scrum, Agile Project Management, and team facilitation, with hands-on expertise in JIRA, Confluence, and Agile metrics. As a servant-leader, you will guide Agile transformations, drive cross-functional collaboration, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across multiple teams. This is a key opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic, global services environment.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

Agile Leadership & Coaching

• Serve as a servant-leader and Agile coach for multiple Scrum teams, promoting transparency, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate all core Agile ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Grooming.
• Support the Product Owner in defining clear Sprint Goals, breaking down epics into actionable user stories, and prioritizing value delivery.
• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile best practices and frameworks to improve performance and Agile maturity.
• Foster a psychologically safe environment encouraging innovation, learning, and experimentation.

Agile Project Delivery

• Promote cross-functional collaboration across development, QA, design, and product teams for smooth delivery.
• Utilize JIRA, Confluence, and other Agile tools to maintain sprint boards, monitor progress, and generate insightful reports.
• Champion Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down charts, cumulative flow diagrams) to drive data-informed retrospectives and delivery improvements.
• Facilitate dependency mapping, risk management, and stakeholder alignment, especially in multi-team and scaled environments.
• Drive the removal of team-level and organizational impediments to enhance productivity and workflow.

Agile Transformation & Scaling

• Guide teams through organizational Agile transformations, including frameworks like SAFe and LeSS.
• Support Program Increment (PI) planning, ART coordination, and scaling initiatives where applicable.
• Implement JIRA automation for workflow optimization and dashboard customization.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, and core Agile principles.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down, cycle time).
• Proven ability to manage multiple teams, remove blockers, and ensure sprint commitments are met.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills with experience working in distributed teams and hybrid environments.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to simplify complex situations.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in JIRA Automation for workflow optimization.
• Knowledge of SAFe Agile practices, roles, ceremonies, and scaled agile environments.
• Experience with Program Increment (PI) planning, ART coordination, and multi-team Scrum delivery.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Agile certifications such as CSM, PSM I/II, or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) preferred.

Professional Experience:

• 6-8 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager.
• Proven track record of leading multiple Agile teams of 20–25 developers, facilitating end-to-end delivery, and driving high-performance outcomes.

Why Work at KPMG

KPMG offers a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where Scrum Masters play a critical role in driving Agile adoption, fostering innovation, and delivering high-impact projects for global clients.

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