Ramavasudevan Rajendran

About Ramavasudevan Rajendran

Company Description NIQ is the world\'s leading consumer intelligence company, formed from the merger of NIQ and GfK. With operations in 100+ markets, NIQ covers more than 90% of the world\'s population. NIQ delivers comprehensive consumer insights and advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms, providing the Full View™ of consumer behavior. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Scrum Master at NielsenIQ in Chennai, with flexibility for remote work. The Scrum Master will be responsible for sprint planning, facilitating communication, refining user stories, and overseeing software development processes. Qualifications Certified Professional Scrum Master I Sprint Planning and Software Development skillsAnalytical Skills and Communication abilitiesExperience in creating and refining User StoriesStrong understanding of Agile methodologiesCertification in Scrum Master or Agile practicesExcellent problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teamsBachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or related field

Experience

1. Program Manager

   NielsenIQ

   Jan 2022 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Thrilled to be part of NIQ, leading global teams and driving project delivery in an Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. My role focuses on ensuring delivery excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across multiple business units.Certified in CSM, PSM I, SAFe® SASM, SAFe® SM, SAFe® POPM, continuously upskilling in Agile delivery leadership and transformation practices.Key responsibilities & highlights:Leading cross-functional, cross-geography teams across multiple time zones to drive program success and customer satisfaction.Managing end-to-end delivery lifecycles (SDLC & PDLC) with focus on quality, velocity, and business value.Driving Agile transformation initiatives, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, empowerment, and transparency.Leading Program Increment (PI) Planning, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and ensuring teams deliver in alignment with SAFe® principles.Partnering with Product Owners, Business Leaders, and Engineering Teams to prioritize roadmaps and manage interdependencies.Coaching teams and Scrum Masters to strengthen Agile maturity and foster self-organization.Overseeing program governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication, ensuring clarity and delivery predictability.Driving innovation and automation initiatives to streamline processes and enhance delivery efficiency.Acting as a strategic bridge between business and technology, ensuring seamless delivery of data-driven insights to global clients.This role continues to strengthen my expertise in Agile Program Management, Scaled Agile Leadership, and Global Delivery Strategy, while enabling teams to achieve sustained excellence at scale.

Education

• Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science