Scrum Master

Job Title:Scrum Master

Reporting To: Head of Software Engineering

Team: Technology and Innovation Scrum Masters

Location: India

Lloyd's List Intelligence has proven success across the globe with offices in APAC (Singapore, China, Hong Kong and Japan), EMEA (UK, UAE) and USA. We now look to further expand our global footprint and add a location that gives us the capability to build teams of highly talented colleagues and deliver growth in our Technology, Data and Product functions.

Role Profile

We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Scrum Master to lead and inspire our Agile teams in delivering outstanding project results. In this pivotal role, you will play a central part in implementing and facilitating the Agile framework, ensuring that sprint planning is efficient and effective, and fostering an environment of collaboration, trust, and transparency among team members. Your responsibilities will include identifying and addressing any roadblocks or challenges that may impede progress, ensuring that the team operates at its highest potential.

You will take on the role to guiding team members to embrace and adhere to Agile principles and practices while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. By championing Agile methodologies, you will not only help the team deliver high-quality outcomes but also drive their ongoing growth and success as an Agile unit, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.

This a full time permanent role reporting to the Head of Software Engineering.

This role offers balanced working in our Chennai office.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Monitor and track the team's progress using Agile tools such as JIRA.
• Promote Agile values, principles, and practices within the organization.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and innovation.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize and define clear and actionable user stories.
• Identify and address roadblocks to ensure smooth delivery of projects.
• Empower and coach the team to enhance collaboration and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing workflows and identifying areas for enhancement.
• Ensure transparency by communicating team metrics, progress, and challenges to stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

Essential

• At least 5 years of Scrum Master experience or in a similar agile project management role.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycles.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Background in maritime, logistics, or risk intelligence industries.
• Experience working in scaled Agile environments

We know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn't exist, and people can be put off from applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most, but not all, of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and in creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Please let us know of any adjustments we need to make for you to show us your best self.

About us

We are the industry experts delivering actionable maritime insight, data, technology, and analytics trusted by 60,000 professionals across the globe to drive commercial advantage, evaluate risk, and support the efficient and lawful movement of seaborne trade.

Our data is collected only from the most reputable partners and accurate sources, many of which are exclusive to us and our customers.

Our advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and industry expertise transform our unparalleled data into powerful insight delivered through data and analytics platforms and services, news and commentary, and publications that help professionals in maritime operations, risk, and compliance stay well informed.

Leading seaborne trade through change with data transparency, innovative technology, and human ingenuity.

Our Vales and Behaviours

For LLI, these aren't just the wallpaper. These are the behavioural expectations led and role modelled by our CEO Michael Dell, and they are also the design principles of a change or initiative we put in place.

Build trust & Transparency

Transparency and trust needs to be at the heart, with commitment to honest communication about

individual progress, as well as company news, regular townhall meetings, clear messaging about the company's direction, and transparency in addressing internal challenges such as gender and race inequality and recognition/reward.

Embrace collective brilliance

Collaboration and teamwork are the foundation of our collective success. Our data highlights the importance of working together cross-company and communicating with agility to solve problems. There is a strong emphasis on friendly, authentic relationships and courageous collaboration.

Work with respect

Respect for one another's well-being, fairness in recognition of effort, inclusivity in approach, and

celebration of cultural differences is critical. There is emphasis placed on social awareness and

positive impact.

Take responsibility

The importance of being accountable to each other cannot be underestimated, recognizing each

other's work, and maintaining a challenge culture to ensure credibility, dependability, and

trustworthiness. There is focus on stepping up to take on more if it helps the collective organization.

Simplify the complex

There is a focus in our data on delivering excellence, recognizing and learning from failures, and

a commitment to delivering work that puts customers first and provides market-leading

expertise.

Move fast & be bold

The data sources emphasize the need to embrace change in an agile way, with a positive approach to challenges and transformation. It includes a desire to evolve and remain industry leaders, embracing challenges and promoting a culture of curiosity and continuous learning.