Senior Scrum Master

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies. Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all. About the position: Role Summary The Senior Scrum Master is responsible for leading one or more Agile teams in delivering business value through the effective application of Scrum, Agile, Lean, and SAFe principles. The role acts as a servant leader, Agile coach, facilitator, and change agent who enables teams to achieve high performance, remove impediments, improve predictability, and continuously enhance delivery outcomes. The Senior Scrum Master partners closely with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, Solution Architects, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), and business stakeholders to ensure successful program execution. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery Leadership Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement, and PI Planning. Ensure Agile and SAFe practices are consistently applied across teams. Enable teams to deliver committed business value within agreed timelines. Support release planning and delivery governance activities. Agile Coaching & Continuous Improvement Coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe frameworks. Drive Agile maturity and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Promote team self-organization, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration. Mentor junior Scrum Masters and contribute to Agile transformation initiatives. Impediment & Dependency Management Identify , track, escalate, and remove delivery blockers and impediments. Facilitate dependency management across teams, programs, and Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Lead Scrum of Scrums and support cross-team coordination. Mitigate risks that could impact delivery commitments. Stakeholder & Program Coordination Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a healthy and prioritized backlog. Partner with Architecture, Engineering, QA, and Product teams to align priorities. Ensure transparency of work through Agile management tools and reporting. Communicate delivery progress, risks, and key metrics to stakeholders. Metrics & Team Performance Track and analyze team velocity, throughput, predictability, cycle time, and other Agile KPIs. Drive improvements in delivery performance and team effectiveness. Ensure all work is visible through Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent tools. Monitor team health and engagement metrics. Mandatory Skills: Strong Agile, Scrum, and SAFe expertise Agile coaching, facilitation, and servant leadership Stakeholder management and cross-team coordination Risk, dependency, and impediment management Delivery metrics and Agile reporting Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence proficiency Experience 8 -12 years of overall IT delivery experience. 8 + years of Scrum Master experience supporting Agile teams. Experience working with distributed and cross-functional teams. Experience leading multiple Agile teams and supporting large-scale Agile programs. Certifications Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) preferred SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) desirable Preferred Technical Knowledge Azure DevOps Jira & Confluence CI/CD and DevOps practices Cloud technologies (Azure preferred) Agile Reporting and Dashboarding What we can offer you Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way . Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace. Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work. Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration. Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities. Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Eng