Senior Scrum Master

Overview

Remote
$65
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Data Governance
Agile Methodology
SCRUM
Agile
Data Migration

Job Details

Vaco is on the hunt for an experienced and results-driven Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile ceremonies, coach teams on Scrum best practices, and support the successful delivery of key data and analytics initiatives. This role is part of a Global Data Engineering and Business Intelligence (BI) team and is instrumental in enabling high-performing Agile teams, removing delivery roadblocks, and ensuring alignment between business goals and technical execution. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Agile frameworks, is confident working with cross-functional teams, and is passionate about team success and continuous improvement. We are looking to schedule immediate interviews for two positions with our client. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to the Vaco team today! We are not able to work with 3rd parties or provide sponsorship at this time.

Position Requirements:
  • Serve as the Agile lead and Scrum Master for multiple teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
  • Support Agile transformation efforts by championing best practices and scalable Agile processes.
  • Partner with Product Owners to ensure well-defined backlogs, clear priorities, and shared understanding of goals.
  • Track and communicate team metrics, delivery progress, and potential risks to stakeholders.
  • Remove impediments and shield the team from outside distractions to maintain a focused and productive environment.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging retrospectives and actioning feedback.
  • Mentor team members and coach stakeholders on Agile principles, values, and frameworks.
  • Coordinate across teams and functions to align dependencies and ensure successful program delivery.
Core Experience:
  • 6+ years of experience as an Agile Lead or Scrum Master in a technical or data-driven environment.
  • Proven success leading cross-functional Agile teams, ideally within data engineering or BI domains.
  • Knowledge of BI, Data Warehousing, or Data Engineering environments is preferred but not required.
  • Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, etc.).
  • Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and coaching skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience coordinating across multiple teams and aligning delivery with strategic goals.
  • A growth mindset with a passion for improving team dynamics and delivery outcomes.
  • Familiarity with Scaled Agile Frameworks (e.g., SAFe) is a plus.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent certification required.
  • Agile coaching certification is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
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