Company: Taxmann Publications
Location: Delhi / NCR
Experience Required: 1 – 4 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry Type: Emerging Technologies (AI/ML)
Department: Project & Program Management
Work Mode: On-site
Salary: Not Disclosed

Role Overview:

Taxmann Publications is seeking a highly motivated and Certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) to lead and optimize Agile practices across multiple parallel sprint teams. The ideal candidate will be a proactive servant leader with hands-on experience managing Agile ceremonies, improving team velocity, and collaborating across technical and business functions. The role requires a strategic mindset and the ability to influence Agile maturity and delivery efficiency across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Agile Facilitation & Coaching

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Coach and mentor Scrum teams on Agile frameworks and principles.

• Act as a servant leader by removing blockers and promoting team empowerment.

Sprint & Backlog Management

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Product Owners to manage sprint goals, priorities, and backlog grooming.

• Monitor sprint metrics such as velocity, burndown, and team throughput.

• Track delivery timelines and ensure alignment with business goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with engineering, QA, product, and leadership teams to align sprint outcomes.

• Coordinate with multiple teams when dependencies impact delivery schedules.

• Provide regular updates, risks, and sprint summaries to senior stakeholders.

Process Optimization & Reporting

• Identify improvement areas within Agile delivery processes.

• Adapt hybrid models (Scrum/Kanban) based on project needs.

• Maintain dashboards, Jira boards, and sprint artifacts for visibility and audit-readiness.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Certification: Certified Scrum Master (CSM or PSM) – Mandatory

• Experience: Minimum 1+ years as a Scrum Master, with overall 2+ years in Agile environments

• Tools: Proficiency in Jira or equivalent Agile project management tools

• Strong understanding of Agile values, principles, and delivery metrics

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple Scrum teams or concurrent sprints

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in AI/ML or SaaS product environments

• Exposure to hybrid Agile-Waterfall methodologies

• Technical background (e.g., development, testing, or business analysis)

Educational Qualifications:

• UG: B.A or Any Equivalent Graduate Degree

• PG: Any Postgraduate Degree

• Doctorate: Not Required

Company Overview:

Taxmann Publications is a trusted leader in publishing and online research in the domains of Income Tax, Indirect Tax & GST, Company Law, IFRS, Ind AS, and International Taxation. Known for its legal precision and research-based insights, Taxmann empowers professionals and institutions with cutting-edge tax and compliance information.