Scrum Master

Description

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery for a growing organization in the insurance industry in Greenville, South Carolina. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can guide teams through effective sprint execution, remove barriers to progress, and strengthen collaboration across technical and business stakeholders. The right candidate will bring a strong command of Scrum practices and help foster a consistent, accountable, and results-driven team environment.

Responsibilities:
Lead daily agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives to keep work organized and moving forward
Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, and delivery teams to align priorities, clarify goals, and maintain a healthy sprint cadence
Monitor team progress using agile metrics such as burndown and velocity, and use insights to improve forecasting and delivery performance
Identify obstacles affecting team productivity and take proactive steps to resolve issues or escalate them when needed
Coach team members and stakeholders on Scrum principles, agile best practices, and continuous improvement methods
Support the coordination of cross-functional efforts to ensure dependencies, risks, and timelines are actively managed
Encourage transparent communication and create an environment where teams can adapt quickly to changing business needs
Assist with agile process adoption and help teams navigate operational or technology-related changes when they affect delivery

Requirements

Certified Scrum Master credential is required
Proven experience serving as a Scrum Master in an agile delivery environment
Strong working knowledge of Scrum frameworks, ceremonies, and team facilitation techniques
Experience tracking sprint health through burndown charts and other agile performance metrics
Ability to remove impediments, manage competing priorities, and keep teams focused on delivery goals
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical groups
Background supporting teams within regulated or process-driven industries is preferred

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