Scrum Master

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role: Scrum Master

We are searching for a motivated individual ready to take their career to the next level with a leader in the market. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems, using technology, and collaborating with people to define and execute innovative solutions?

What’s in it for you:

• An opportunity to lead a global team of experienced developers working on front-end and/or back-end functionality

  
  

• The chance to work on critical features for the technology platforms and next-generation data-linking capabilities

  
  

• An environment to develop your Scrum Master and project delivery skills as well as increase your team’s agility within a dynamic global organization 

  
  

• An opportunity to build relationships and engage with stakeholders across the organization, managing stakeholder expectations to deliver the best solution 

  
  

Responsibilities:

The following will be the major responsibilities for this role:

• Act as a Servant leader to an agile team, educating and coaching agile teams to maximize efficiencies and performance on Agile practices, focusing on delivering customer value and embracing continuous improvement.

  
  

• Identify and manage risks, mitigate impediments, and negotiate dependencies within and across scrum teams.

  
  

• Facilitate Team Events including Daily Stand-ups, Planning, Refinement sessions, Iteration Reviews, and Retrospectives. 

  
  

• Be a partner, collaborating with the Product Owner and Technical leads to understand business problem(s), product(s), and ensure features and user stories are clear, concise, prioritized, and understood by every member of the Agile team. 

  
  

• Establish and maintain open and clear lines of team communication to facilitate transparency. 

  
  

• Work with peer Scrum Masters, Delivery Managers, and Business Owners to increase the effectiveness of Development teams. 

  
  

• Proactively identify and implement improvements in your team’s Agile execution

  
  

• Guards and shields the team from distractions and interruptions from external interferences

  
  

• Work with Globally distributed team

  
  

• Enables close cooperation across all roles and functions

  
  

• Has strong understanding of the overall software delivery lifecycle and activities

  
  

• Promote and participate in the continuous improvement of structure, processes, tooling to enable the teams to deliver more value.

  
  

• Excellent understanding of development concepts and SDLC methodologies.

  
  

• Identify opportunities for process and tool improvements and drive those from concept to implementation.

  
  

• Engineer a world-class platform with an eye towards rapid iteration and creative problem solving.

  
  

• Ensure quality and completeness of the product through unit, integration, and regression capabilities.

  
  

• Adheres to architecture standards, risk management and security policies.

  
  

• Ability to work with little oversight and supervision, while knowing when to escalate transparently

  
  

What We’re Looking For: 

Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills required

  
  

• Strong administrative and organizational skills required, as is a focused attention to detail 

  
  

• A proven willingness to learn, a positive service attitude, and an ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand work environment 

  
  

• 8+ years working in an agile environment as Scrum Master

  
  

• CSM Certified

  
  

• Excellent understanding of development concepts and SDLC methodologies.

  
  

• Strong customer focus, excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

  
  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  
  

• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

  
  

• Ability to work with little oversight and supervision, while knowing when to escalate transparently

  
  

• Experience of testing at the unit, integration and system levels

  
  

Desirable:

• Experience with other Agile/Lean practices such as XP or Kanban

  
  

• Practice of Continuous Integration or Continuous Delivery

  
  

• A-CSM/CSP-SM Certified

  
  

• Bachelor degree preferred in Business, Technology, or Operation

  
  

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

  
  

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

  
  

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

  
  

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

  
  

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

  
  

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

  
  

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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