Senior Consultant - Business Consulting (Scrum Master)

Who are we? Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting with annual revenues of $16.31B (FY ‘22).

Infosys Consulting partners with clients from strategy through execution to transform their businesses in areas such as business / IT strategy, processes, organization, systems and risk. Infosys Consulting has 2,500+ people across the US, Europe, APAC and India

We are Value Integrators – we deliver realized business value by managing transformations from strategy / setting direction through execution, including operating and optimizing delivered solutions

What are we looking for? Consultants, Senior Consultants

We are looking for smart, self-driven, high-energy people with top-notch communication skills, intellectual curiosity and passion for excellence. Our analysts have a blend of in-depth domain expertise , strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills and excellent soft skills .

What will you do?

Manage and develop Scaled Agile portfolios of the highest complexity

Serve as a team member, track lead on Agile / Scrum delivery engagements for clients & guide the teams to follow Agile and Scrum practices to promote prioritization, team readiness, and commitment for each Sprint

Optimize scrum team velocity to identify improvement opportunities to achieve higher levels of team performance

Oversee systemic impediments to team agility and guide the teams on methods to escalate

Deliver capabilities using agile practices while following the Software Development Lifecycle, business process mapping, and various release processes to ensure all risk, security, and development requirements are met

Partner with discipline managers to convey their concerns to scrum teams about governance policies and adherence to corporate standards

Collaborate with product owners, program or project managers to communicate delivery of work product from the teams and escalate key risks and issues impeding scrum team effectiveness

Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

Train other Scrum master’s and serve as a mentor to less experienced staff

Execute consulting engagements in a global delivery model, working with consultants across regions- being part of a team of high performing consultants

Contributing to the profile and reputation of Infosys Consulting through firm building, new capability and offering development initiatives, thought leadership, whitepapers

What do we require?

We are looking for 4-9 years experienced Business Analyst with Life Science background (Commercial analytics, Patient support program, LIMS, MES, R&D etc.) to build the bridge between our business and clients, immersing themselves in the market to understand problems and find innovative solutions. In addition to working with / on multiple teams, you will have an opportunity to improve processes and systems, and conduct research and analysis in order to come up with solutions to business problems alongside a team of other analysts / developers.

Minimum 2+ years of experience as Scrum Master running agile ceremonies & driving continuous improvements

Must have Life Science background

Demonstrate excellent core competence and experience in delivery of agile projects using scrum or various other methodologies across value chain in Life Sciences

Proven efficiency in conflict management, influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to lead or manage stakeholders effectively.

Proficiency with IT tools supporting delivery, example JIRA, Confluence etc