Scrum Master at Euromonitor International

Role Purpose 

• The Scrum Master will enable agile delivery within the Subscription Products team, by fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and driving continuous improvement. This role requires a proactive mindset, adaptability, and strong commitment to supporting teams across multiple geographies and time zones. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Agile Leadership & Facilitation 
• Champion Scrum principles and practices across the team. 
• Facilitate ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives). 
• Proactive Impediment Management 
• Identify and address impediments early, support teams to resolve where possible, escalating when necessary. 
• Work closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to maintain smooth delivery flow. 
• Team Support & Collaboration 
• Act as a servant leader, ensuring teams have the resources and clarity needed to succeed. 
• Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and open communication. 
• Organise cross-team syncs and maintain alignment with delivery roadmaps. 
• Global Team Collaboration 
• Coordinate effectively with teams in Cape Town, Vilnius, London and Bangalore. 
• Adapt to different time zones and cultural contexts to ensure seamless communication. 
• Partner with the Bangalore-based Scrum Master, as well as other Scrum Masters within the organisation to align practices and share learnings. 
• Help facilitate Product Planning Workshops and Release Planning Sessions 
• Continuous Learning & Adaptation 
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and practices. 
• Drive process improvements and foster a culture of experimentation and growth. 
• Play an active role in driving Agile maturation in the organisation

Requirements

• Scrum Master foundation certification (i.e. Certified Scrum Master / Agile Certified Practitioner / Professional Scrum Master) or relevant Scrum Master training 
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a Scrum Master or similar role 
• Comfortable managing multiple scrum teams and feature development in one backlog 
• Solid understanding of standard software development roles and responsibilities 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across distributed teams. 
• Ability to anticipate challenges and resolve them proactively. 

Preferred Attributes 

• Behavioural and interpersonal 
• Growth mindset with openness to feedback and learning 
• Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and business needs. 
• Familiarity with global delivery models and cultural sensitivity. 
• Excellent time management 
• A bias for action 
• Technical 
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) 
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle 
• Experience working with Azure DevOps (preferred, but not essential)