Scrum Master Job in S&p Global

Job Title: Scrum Master

Grade Level: 11

About the Role:

The S&P Global Commodity Insights team is undergoing a transformation to adopt platform-centric software engineering practices, aligned with Agile development methodologies. The Scrum Master will play a critical role in driving this Agile adoption across the team.

The Impact:

This role supports major strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening market leadership, enhancing customer experience, and implementing next-generation software technologies. It offers an exciting and visible opportunity to contribute during a period of significant organizational and operational transformation.

Responsibilities:

• Coach teams and the organization on Agile/Scrum practices and values to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Guide teams toward self-organization.
• Assess Scrum maturity across teams and the organization, and foster continuous improvement at a sustainable pace.
• Identify and remove impediments, or guide teams to the appropriate personnel to resolve issues.
• Create a trusting, safe environment where issues can be openly discussed without fear of blame, retribution, or judgment, focusing on problem-solving.
• Facilitate work progress without coercion or micromanagement.
• Foster effective discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Enhance internal and external communication, improving transparency and information flow.
• Shield teams from external distractions and interruptions.
• Support and educate Product Owners, particularly in backlog grooming and maintenance.
• Lead by example, using servant leadership principles to support teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and encouraging teams to take ownership of their processes and outcomes.

What We re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• First-level Scrum Master certification (PSM I).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master for software development teams practicing Scrum principles, methods, and frameworks.
• Experience working in a SAFe environment across three or more Program Increments (PIs), with a clear understanding of SAFe team structures.
• Proficiency in applying the SAFe framework.
• Enforce team rules, including Scrum guidelines, Built-In Quality practices (XP), Work in Progress (WIP) limits from Kanban, and other agreed processes.
• Collaborate with fellow Scrum Masters to enhance Scrum adoption across the organization.
• Strong facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continuous improvement, and transparency skills.
• Knowledge of documented patterns and techniques for addressing common Scrum challenges (e.g., Burndown techniques, retrospective formats, defect handling).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with tools such as Azure DevOps, Confluence, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrate commitment to Scrum values commitment, focus, openness, respect, and courage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification.
• Familiarity with other Agile frameworks (Kanban, XP, Crystal, FDD).
• Experience with Agile techniques such as User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pair Programming, Automated Testing, and Agile Games.
• Previous experience in a Team Lead role.

About S&P Global Commodity Insights:

S&P Global Commodity Insights provides a comprehensive view of global energy and commodity markets, enabling customers to make confident decisions and create long-term, sustainable value.

As a trusted connector, we bring together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that drive progress. Essential to navigating the Energy Transition, our coverage spans oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture, and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), the world s leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions across global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. Through our solutions, we help leading organizations navigate economic landscapes and prepare for the future.