Scrum Master

About Us:

Marriott International Inc., headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, was founded in May 1927 by J. Willard Marriott and Alice S. Marriott with a modest nine-seat A&W root beer stand. Guided by the family's leadership and core principles, Marriott International today has grown into a global hospitality giant, operating approximately 9,000 properties and over 30 leading brands in more than 140 countries and territories.

From such humble beginnings to becoming the world's largest hotel company, Marriott International has never stopped searching for inventive ways to serve its customers, provide opportunities for its associates, and grow their business. At Marriott Tech Accelerator center (MTA), Hyderabad, India, Marriott is exploring the world we live in and all its possibilities. At Marriott Tech Accelerator, we are a team of passionate engineering minds dedicated to creating and building cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations and elevate guest experiences.

Marriott Tech Accelerator center is fully owned and operated by ANSR. All associates at Marriott Tech Accelerator will be ANSR employees, delivering services exclusively to ANSR's client, Marriott International.

Role Title: Scrum Master

Position Summary:

At Marriott International, we are seeking a highly engaged and motivated Scrum Master to join our fast-paced and high-performing application development team. As a Scrum Master at Marriott International, the candidate will lead one or more agile teams, enabling smooth delivery, continuous improvement, and team cohesion. The Scrum Master will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality applications in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) with discipline and energy.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance within the team.
• Partner with Product Owners to ensure clarity and prioritization of the product backlog.
• Identify and remove blockers or dependencies impacting team delivery, escalating as needed.
• Track key metrics (velocity, burndown, etc.) to drive transparency and performance.
• Coordinate across multiple teams and departments in a matrixed environment to ensure alignment and progress.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master in a fast-paced, agile software development environment.
• Proven success working in complex, matrixed teams or organizations.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Expertise in Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent.

Nice to have:

• Experience working in scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, or Nexus.
• Background in QA, or product ownership.
• Advanced Scrum certification (A-CSM, PSM II) or Agile Coaching experience.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field or equivalent experience/certification

Work location: Hyderabad, India.

Work mode: Hybrid

Marriott's core values:

At Marriott, our core values make us who we are. We believe that success is never final. As we change and grow, the beliefs that are most important to us stay the same—putting people first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity, and serving our world. Being part of Marriott Tech Accelerator means being part of a proud history and a thriving culture.