Scrum Master

Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Boston, MA (Onsite)
Position Type: Contract
Remote Work: No talent must reside locally at the time of submission
Priority: High-priority requisition (Proactive hiring)

Job Overview

We are seeking a Skilled Scrum Master to support multiple Agile teams in Boston, MA. This role calls for a hands-on leader who can drive Agile practices, enhance delivery performance, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and model Agile mindset, principles, and core values across assigned teams.
• Independently lead Agile practices (Scrum or Kanban) including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Guide teams toward achieving objectives, KPIs, and commitments while ensuring high-quality product increments.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve team productivity, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Remove impediments and manage risks proactively, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Facilitate transparency, communication, and trust among all stakeholders and team members.
• Foster alignment across teams and collaborate effectively with technical and business leaders.
• Support scaled Agile ceremonies and participate in organizational Agile communities.
• Coach teams at varying levels of Agile maturity driving continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Potentially act as Scrum-of-Scrums facilitator, managing coordination across multiple teams.
• Perform additional related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a Scrum Master or Agile Coach role, successfully leading multiple Agile teams.
• Experience applying Agile principles and frameworks to deliver epics, releases, and versions.
• Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g., burndown charts, retrospectives, story refinement).
• Programming or software development background preferred.
• Strong understanding of Agile product development best practices and standards.
• Proven ability to influence and coach teams to adopt Agile behaviors and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills across diverse teams and leadership levels.
• Demonstrated servant leadership mindset: empowering teams, promoting collaboration, and removing barriers.
• Commitment to Agile core values openness, courage, respect, focus, and commitment.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• A passionate Agile evangelist who leads by example.
• Strong collaborator capable of working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptable leader who thrives in complex, evolving environments.
• Dedicated mentor who promotes growth, trust, and transparency.