Consultant

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master to manage multiple Agile squads within a critical client transition program. This role will focus on client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and project governance, while also driving Agile practices as a Scrum Master. The ideal candidate will combine strong delivery management skills with the ability to foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across squads.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of Agile squads, ensuring alignment with program objectives and client priorities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive project governance, reporting, and compliance across all squads.
• Identify, track, and manage program risks, dependencies, and issues, with proactive mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) as a Scrum Master.
• Promote Agile best practices, team collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Transition Lead to ensure delivery quality, technical alignment, and smooth knowledge transition.
• Ensure timely communication of delivery progress, escalations, and updates to client and internal leadership.
• Manage capacity planning, sprint commitments, and delivery timelines across squads.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and empowerment within teams.

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8-10+ years of professional experience in software development and delivery, with at least 3+ years in project/program management or Scrum Master roles.
• Proven experience managing multiple Agile squads in enterprise-scale delivery programs.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies; certifications such as CSM, PSM, SAFe are preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, client engagement, and program governance.
• Experience with risk management and mitigation in large-scale software projects.
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices (CI/CD, DevOps, Cloud, QA processes).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence without authority.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Client-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
• Skilled at balancing delivery discipline with Agile flexibility.