Role - Scrum Master / Program Manager AI Initiatives
Experience Required -5+ Years
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
5+ years of Scrum Master experience managing Agile delivery teams.
2+ years of enterprise program/portfolio management experience.
Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile (SAFe) methodologies.
Hands-on experience facilitating Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.
Strong proficiency in Jira for backlog management, sprint tracking, dashboards, and reporting.
Experience with PI Planning, Release Planning, and roadmap management.
Roles & Responsibilities
Ability to drive discovery workshops, requirements gathering, and solution planning.
Strong stakeholder management skills with executive-level communication experience.
Experience managing cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Architects, Engineering Leads, Data Scientists, and UX teams.
Proven ability to manage risks, dependencies, issues, and impediments across multiple teams.
Experience coordinating onsite-offshore teams and multi-vendor delivery environments.
Strong program governance, status reporting, and metrics management experience.
Experience coaching Agile teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Metrics-driven approach using velocity, sprint predictability, burn-down/burn-up charts, cycle time, throughput, and delivery KPIs.
Experience in Banking, Wealth Management, Financial Services, or Insurance domains.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
Experience supporting AI/GenAI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, or Digital Transformation programs.
Exposure to Azure AI, OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, cloud platforms, or MLOps environments preferred.
Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI practices, model risk, explainability, and compliance frameworks.
Experience tracking AI adoption, business value realization, and operational impact metrics.
Strong facilitation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
Lead planning, execution, governance, and delivery of AI-enabled business initiatives.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile best practices.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define priorities and roadmaps.
Drive backlog prioritization and execution aligned with business objectives.
Manage program-level communication, executive reporting, and governance reviews.
Coordinate AI proof-of-concepts, pilots, and production implementations.
Monitor delivery performance and drive continuous improvement using Agile metrics.
Ensure successful delivery of user stories, discovery artifacts, solution designs, and business outcomes.
Support AI operating models, delivery frameworks, and enterprise AI adoption initiatives.
Base Salary Range : $100,000 to $130,000 Per Annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
