Senior Scrum Master

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery initiatives and enable high-performing teams to deliver business value efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Scrum practices, Agile transformation, stakeholder management, and team coaching. This role will be responsible for facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative environment that empowers teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

• Role: Senior Scrum Master
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 7 to 10 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Guide Agile teams in adopting and adhering to Scrum principles, practices, and values.
• Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Remove impediments and resolve challenges that impact team productivity and delivery timelines.
• Support teams in achieving sprint goals and delivering high-quality product increments.
• Work closely with Product Owners to ensure backlog refinement, prioritization, and readiness.
• Promote transparency through effective communication and progress tracking.
• Monitor team velocity, sprint performance, and Agile metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate collaboration between development teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
• Encourage continuous improvement through regular feedback and process optimization.
• Support release planning and coordination activities across Agile teams.
• Drive adoption of Agile best practices across projects and programs.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to share knowledge and standardize Agile practices.
• Assist in scaling Agile methodologies across multiple teams and business functions.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and foster a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Support organizational Agile transformation initiatives and change management efforts.
• Ensure alignment between business goals and Agile delivery outcomes.
• Create reports and dashboards to communicate team performance and delivery status.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in Agile project delivery and Scrum practices.
• Proven experience working as a Scrum Master in Agile development environments.
• Strong understanding of Scrum framework, Agile principles, and Lean methodologies.
• Scrum Master certification such as CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and managing distributed teams.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and team facilitation skills.
• Experience removing delivery impediments and managing dependencies.
• Knowledge of Agile metrics, sprint reporting, and performance tracking.
• Experience collaborating closely with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Trello.
• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and software engineering practices.
• Experience supporting Agile transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Kanban, Lean, and other Agile frameworks.
• Experience working with multiple Agile teams and large-scale Agile environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Strong leadership qualities with a servant-leadership mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."