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Scrum Master | Release Train Engineer | Agile Program Manager
Pune, India
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Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced ComputingAgile MethodologyDisciplined Agile DeliveryScrum MethodologyScaled Agile FrameworkSoftware Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementCertified Scrum MasterDependency Management
Project and Program Management
Over 25 years of experience delivering complex projects and programs across manufacturing, life sciences, medical devices, banking, telecom and e-commerce. Full ownership of scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality and stakeholder governance using traditional, hybrid and agile delivery models.
Agile and SAFe Delivery
Certified SAFe 6 Release Train Engineer and SAFe 5 Scrum Master with hands-on experience running Program Increment planning, ART synchronisation and system demonstrations. Proficient in Scrum, Kanban and scaled agile frameworks across globally distributed teams.
Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Reporting
Extensive experience partnering with cross-functional and global stakeholders, preparing executive communications, delivery dashboards, risk and quality status reports, and funding justifications using tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps and Microsoft Copilot.
Budget and Capital Expenditure Management
Management of capital engineering infrastructure programs covering design approvals, multi-vendor coordination, equipment procurement and capital expenditure governance, including driving financial approvals through internal finance and leadership governance.
Risk, Issue and Dependency Management
Establishment of communication, risk and dependency identification practices across construction, procurement, facilities, EHS and finance stakeholders, leveraging AI-assisted analysis to identify emerging risks and evaluate mitigation options.
Regulatory and Compliance Delivery
Delivery under regulatory frameworks including ISO 13485, 21 CFR, IEC 62304, HIPAA, GDPR and CM2. Experience partnering with EHS teams and external regulatory consultants to secure statutory clearances and embed safety and compliance requirements.
Vendor and Contractor Management
Management of builder and MEP contractors through layout reviews, design reviews and approval gates. End-to-end equipment supplier management including supplier engagement, order tracking, large-equipment international shipment and logistics coordination.
Azure DevOps and Delivery Tooling
Building of Azure DevOps dashboards for delivery status, dependency tracking and leadership reporting. Proficient in Jira, delivery dashboards and reporting tools to provide stakeholders a single source of program health.
Team Leadership and Resource Management
Leadership of global teams of up to 30 people across India, the United States, Europe and Israel. Experience building delivery teams from zero to full productivity, owning hiring, onboarding and time to productivity.
Microsoft Project and Office Tools
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project for maintaining integrated program schedules and publishing schedule variance, scope variance, risk and quality status. Advanced use of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Over 25 years of experience delivering complex projects and programs across manufacturing, life sciences, medical devices, banking, telecom and e-commerce. Full ownership of scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality and stakeholder governance using traditional, hybrid and agile delivery models.
Agile and SAFe Delivery
Certified SAFe 6 Release Train Engineer and SAFe 5 Scrum Master with hands-on experience running Program Increment planning, ART synchronisation and system demonstrations. Proficient in Scrum, Kanban and scaled agile frameworks across globally distributed teams.
Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Reporting
Extensive experience partnering with cross-functional and global stakeholders, preparing executive communications, delivery dashboards, risk and quality status reports, and funding justifications using tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps and Microsoft Copilot.
Budget and Capital Expenditure Management
Management of capital engineering infrastructure programs covering design approvals, multi-vendor coordination, equipment procurement and capital expenditure governance, including driving financial approvals through internal finance and leadership governance.
Risk, Issue and Dependency Management
Establishment of communication, risk and dependency identification practices across construction, procurement, facilities, EHS and finance stakeholders, leveraging AI-assisted analysis to identify emerging risks and evaluate mitigation options.
Regulatory and Compliance Delivery
Delivery under regulatory frameworks including ISO 13485, 21 CFR, IEC 62304, HIPAA, GDPR and CM2. Experience partnering with EHS teams and external regulatory consultants to secure statutory clearances and embed safety and compliance requirements.
Vendor and Contractor Management
Management of builder and MEP contractors through layout reviews, design reviews and approval gates. End-to-end equipment supplier management including supplier engagement, order tracking, large-equipment international shipment and logistics coordination.
Azure DevOps and Delivery Tooling
Building of Azure DevOps dashboards for delivery status, dependency tracking and leadership reporting. Proficient in Jira, delivery dashboards and reporting tools to provide stakeholders a single source of program health.
Team Leadership and Resource Management
Leadership of global teams of up to 30 people across India, the United States, Europe and Israel. Experience building delivery teams from zero to full productivity, owning hiring, onboarding and time to productivity.
Microsoft Project and Office Tools
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project for maintaining integrated program schedules and publishing schedule variance, scope variance, risk and quality status. Advanced use of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
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Project history
Lead delivery of a greenfield Engineering Validation and Testing facility in Pune, a capital program spanning design, construction, statutory approval, equipment procurement and commissioning. Manage builder and MEP contractors, partner with EHS teams, own equipment supplier management end to end, drive capital approval processes, maintain integrated program schedule in Microsoft Project, and utilize Microsoft Copilot to draft executive communications and compliance documentation.
Delivery lead for EPLM, AGCOs digital thread and digital twin program spanning multiple global sites and the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aftersales and Technical Information functions. Led planning and delivery cadence for multiple distributed teams across Europe, the United States and India; ran Program Increment planning, ART synchronisation and system demonstrations as Release Train Engineer. Built Azure DevOps dashboards and established communication, risk and dependency identification practices.
Reviewed client development and business operations processes, identified delivery bottlenecks and implemented improved practices with relevant stakeholders. Built status dashboards providing client leadership with a single view of delivery health and monitored the wider account portfolio for delivery risk, opportunity and escalation exposure.