Senior Project Manager - Agile / Scrum

Job Title : Senior Project : 8+ Location : Bangalore

Banking Domain (Must Have) :

• SAFe Certified Scrum Master (SSM) or equivalent Agile certification
• Minimum 12 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager, preferably in the banking domain
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks : Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban
• Proven experience in project management, delivery tracking, and stakeholder communication
• Proficiency in Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or similar
• Experience leading SAFe Agile Release Train events (e.g., PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums)
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams, resolve dependencies, and remove impediments
• Experience supporting Product Owners with Feature and Epic prioritization and planning
• Skilled in delivery tracking, milestone planning, and KPI definition
• Capable of maintaining risk logs and preparing status reports for senior leadership
• Strong communication, documentation, facilitation, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution (Good to have) :
• PMP certification is a plus
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
• Hands-on experience managing distributed or remote & Responsibility :
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Reviews, PI Planning, etc.)
• Guide teams on Agile / Scrum practices and help them continuously improve
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to ensure backlog is well-groomed and prioritized
• Track and report on team progress, risks, and impediments using Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery
• Remove impediments to team progress and foster a high-performing team environment
• Manage scope, budget, and timelines, ensuring alignment with business and client expectations
• Drive process improvements and promote Agile best practices across the organization
• Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and RTEs in a SAFe environment to manage :
• Bachelors / Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent

(ref : hirist.tech)