Title: Scrum Master Position Type: Long term contract role with potential extensions(6 months to begin with) Location: Boston, MA 02115-Hybrid(3 days onsite/week) Work schedule: 40 hours/week Top 3 technical or soft skills: Soft Skills: - A results-driven mindset, ensuring the team remains focused on clear, timely delivery. Effective facilitation is key, helping to foster clarity, enable decisive action, and maintain momentum throughout projects.
- Embracing a servant leadership approach, actively working to remove obstacles and support the team's growth and maturity.
- Confidently navigating stakeholder relationships across both business and technical groups to drive collaboration and understanding.
Technical Skills: - Demonstrated experience in Scrum and Agile methodologies, with a strong track record of executing projects efficiently.
- Proficiency with Jira and delivery metrics, as well as Confluence for documentation and team coordination.
- Solid understanding of ERP systems, specifically within a Workday delivery context.
About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Scrum Master to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a servant-leader for our development team, facilitating Agile practices and helping the team deliver high-quality work efficiently. You will act as a coach, mentor, and champion of the Scrum framework, removing impediments and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Coach and guide the development team, product owner, and stakeholders on Agile principles and Scrum practices
Identify and remove impediments that block the team's progress
Shield the team from external distractions and scope creep
Track and communicate team velocity, sprint progress, and key metrics to stakeholders
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Work closely with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy and prioritized product backlog
Support the organization in its broader Agile transformation efforts
Facilitate conflict resolution within the team in a constructive and positive manner
Required Qualifications 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile facilitation role
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification (PSM I/II, SAFe SM)
Solid understanding of the Scrum framework, Agile principles, and software development life cycles
Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to identify and remove blockers and manage team dynamics
Preferred Qualifications Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps
Familiarity with scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS
Background in software development or a technical discipline
Experience working with distributed or remote teams
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