Sr. Scrum Master _Atlanta, GA (Onsite)_Only Xoriant W2/No C2C

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Title: Senior Scrum Master

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension)
Interview Mode: Onsite / Zoom
Employment Type: Xoriant W2 (Rate: Market)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to join a large Enterprise Technology team in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will be a strong Lean/Agile practitioner responsible for coaching multiple cross-functional teams and driving Agile maturity across the organization.

This individual will serve as a servant leader, ensuring effective delivery across the end-to-end value stream while supporting a high-visibility, complex initiative. The role involves managing cross-team dependencies, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and promoting continuous improvement at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Facilitation

• Lead Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Guide teams in adopting Lean and Kanban practices to optimize delivery flow.

• Facilitate cross-team planning and synchronization meetings.

• Promote transparency through visual dashboards and Agile metrics.

Planning & Execution

• Support quarterly, release, and sprint planning activities.

• Ensure backlog readiness and alignment with business priorities.

• Identify and manage feature/story-level dependencies across teams.

Team Coaching & Support

• Mentor teams toward self-organization and high performance.

• Remove impediments by collaborating with stakeholders and leadership.

• Protect teams from external distractions and foster a culture of trust.

• Monitor and share team metrics to encourage continuous improvement.

Leadership & Guidance

• Coach teams on Lean, Agile, and Scrum principles.

• Support enterprise-level Agile adoption and scaling efforts.

• Encourage innovation, collaboration, and effective problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.

• Strong hands-on experience with Scrum and Kanban frameworks.

• Experience working in enterprise Lean-Agile environments.

• Exposure to risk or security-related programs is a plus.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Agile certifications (CSM, PSM, TKP) preferred.

• Candidates ideally based in the Atlanta, GA metro area.