Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Summary
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing projects while also serving as the Scrum Master, specializing in Project Management Change Management and Agile Methodology. The primary responsibilities include ensuring successful project delivery, effective change management, and adherence to agile methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Agile Execution
Lead all Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives)
Ensure sprint readiness, backlog quality, and delivery discipline
Proactively identify and resolve blockers
ADO Ownership
Fully own and manage ADO boards and sprint configuration
Maintain backlog hygiene (user stories, tasks, defects)
Ensure adherence to standard ADO ways of working as well as MR One Essentials
Reporting & Metrics (Critical)
Deliver weekly and sprint-level reporting, including:
Sprint velocity and trend analysis
Burn-down / burn-up metrics
Commitment vs delivery tracking
Provide structured velocity and delivery reports for leadership
Highlight risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans
Leverage ADO dashboards / reporting tools
Skill Requirements
6+ years as Scrum Master / Agile PM / Delivery Manager
Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)
Proven experience managing Agile delivery for technology or data programs
Strong understanding of:
Sprint planning and estimation
Velocity tracking and forecasting
Agile delivery metrics
Experience working with offshore/onshore distributed teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Consistent, reliable velocity and delivery reporting
Strong control of ADO boards and sprint execution
Improved predictability of sprint outcomes
Proactive risk identification and escalation
Offshore resource
Must provide overlap with US EST hours
Ability to independently drive execution within a fast-paced program
Provide clear, concise, and proactive updates to stakeholders
Effectively coordinate across onshore/offshore teams
Translate technical progress into business-relevant insights
Manage cross-team dependencies and timelines
Drive alignment across business, engineering, and data science teams
Support program-level delivery tracking and governance
Preferred
Experience in AI/ML or data platform programs
Exposure to dashboard-based reporting (e.g., Power BI)
Familiarity with enterprise delivery governance
Other Requirements
1.Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMIACP)
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