Cisco Project Manager Scrum Master 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

365908504

Project Manager / Scrum Manager Kubernetes Platform

Who you will work with

You will be a member of a team evaluating and developing the capabilities needed to provide a fully managed enterprise Kubernetes container and Zero-Trust platform. You will closely collaborate with the site reliability engineering team, application teams, security team, and networking team partners in understanding their policies and requirements. You will also engage with the CI/CD, security, and code quality metrics teams in keeping our code and third-party software components in compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Facilitation: Act as a servant leader and facilitator for agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices, promoting continuous improvement, and removing impediments to team success.
• Infrastructure Expertise: Leverage your in-depth knowledge of Kubernetes and infrastructure technologies to guide and support teams in the development and deployment of containerized applications and services.
• Collaboration and Communication: Foster a culture of open communication, collaboration, and transparency within the team and across departments. Facilitate effective communication between development, operations, and other stakeholders.
• Release Management: Work closely with development and operations teams to coordinate releases, manage deployment pipelines, and ensure the smooth delivery of software in Kubernetes environments.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead retrospectives and other agile ceremonies, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the team. Identify opportunities to optimize processes and enhance team productivity.
• Team Empowerment: Empower teams to make decisions, take ownership of their work, and drive toward self-organization. Provide coaching and mentoring to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to Kubernetes and infrastructure aspects of projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to proactively address challenges and ensure project success.
• Metrics and Reporting: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for project delivery, ensuring visibility into team progress and identifying areas for improvement.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an agile software development environment.
• Strong background in Kubernetes and infrastructure technologies.
• Familiarity with containerization, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Experience with agile project management tools and methodologies.
• Certification as a Scrum Master (CSM) and additional certifications related to Kubernetes or infrastructure are a plus.
• highly collaborative and agile development environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills

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