Program Manager Scrum Master

Sayli Salwekar

Agile Program Manager

+1-919-***-**** • *****.********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/sayli-salwekar Agile Program Manager delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives aligned with business strategy. Expert in driving execution through scalable Agile practices, strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and global team leadership. Proven track record of improving delivery efficiency, fostering collaboration, and enabling business transformation.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

MetLife Senior Scrum Lead / Program Manager 2021 – Present

● Spearheaded cross-functional Agile programs aligned with enterprise goals, delivering all initiatives on time.

● Developed strategic roadmaps and prioritized backlogs across five global teams with 30+ members, improving alignment between business objectives and engineering execution.

● Established structured communication frameworks across executive, leadership, and delivery teams, enhancing visibility and decision-making.

● Streamlined processes to reduce delivery bottlenecks and accelerate feature deployment cycles by 70%.

● Mentored team members and improved team productivity by over 80% through coaching and performance feedback.

Insightsoftware Senior Project Lead 2015 – 2021

● Led Agile delivery of the flagship product, aligning project plans with long-term product and business strategy.

● Served as Scrum Master, improving team performance through effective sprint planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.

● Established engineering best practices including Test-Driven Development, Pair Programming, and SonarCloud for enhanced code quality, reducing defects by 50%.

● Built and mentored a high-performing development team, accelerating onboarding and improving collaboration.

Northrop Grumman Lead Developer 2000 – 2010

● Developed several Client/Server applications for DHHS Arkansas.

● Recognized by the DHHS Director for outstanding dedication and excellence in project execution. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science — Mumbai, India Certifications: SAFe Scrum Master SAFe for Teams Leading SAFe SKILLS

Technical Skills: .NET WPF SQL Server CI/CD SonarCloud Agile Methodologies: SAFe Scrum Kanban Target Process Azure DevOps JIRA Soft Skills: Leadership Team Building Problem-Solving Critical Thinking Adaptability

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