Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Oakland, CA

Contract

The role is hybrid with 3 days (Tues- Thurs) onsite at the Oakland office. TOP THINGS: - Scrum master experience on an ERP program or in an SAP Support organization NEED: (Please specify within the tabular summary of resume if the candidate is for the SuccessFactors or S4HANA) - S/4 Hana - SuccessFactors - S/4 Hana with an emphasis on data. Data including data conversion and cleansing, reporting and analytics. We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery of SAP S/4HANA in a hybrid scaled Agile environment at a leading utility company. This is a high-impact role within a multi-year digital transformation program aiming to modernize core ERP systems for finance, supply chain, Human Resources, Enterprise Health and Safety Key Responsibilities: Scrum Mastery & Agile Facilitation • Act as a servant leader for 1–2 cross-functional Agile teams (SAP functional, technical, and business). • Facilitate all standard Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives). • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and empirical delivery. Hybrid Agile Governance: • Navigate the tension between Agile team delivery and traditional PMO structures (stage gates, deliverables, RAID logs). • Support integration with waterfall-driven workstreams (e.g., data migration, testing, cutover). • Ensure team alignment to program increments and release plans in accordance with hybrid/agile governance. Planning & Coordination: • Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, System Integrator Partners and SAP consultants to maintain a clear and prioritized backlog. • Facilitate story refinement and sizing sessions (e.g., user stories, technical tasks, SAP-specific enhancements). • Coordinate dependencies, blockers, and risks across other SAP streams and legacy systems. Agile Scaling Support: • Participate in Agile ceremonies at scale (e.g., PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos) if using SAFe or similar framework. • Interface with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Architects, and other Scrum Masters to synchronize team deliveries. • Contribute to Agile metrics and reporting dashboards (velocity, burndown, team health). Tools & Technology: • Use Jira (or similar) to manage team backlogs and progress. • Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and integration points with Agile planning. • Coordinate with SAP functional leads (e.g., FI/CO, MM, PM, SD) and technical leads (e.g., Basis, ABAP, PI/PO). Required Qualifications: • 5+ years experience as a Scrum Master in enterprise-scale Agile delivery. • Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation or major ERP platforms (SAP ECC, Oracle, Workday, etc.). • Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and hybrid delivery models in a structured environment. • Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and traditional SAP project phases. • Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) and managing cross-team dependencies. • Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills. • Must be proficient in Jira and proficient in other tools such as Confluence, MS Project, or equivalents: