Scrum Master

Overview

Remote
Hybrid
$50 - $55
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Agile
SAFE
Scrum
Sprint
Stakeholder Management
Continuous Improvement
Leadership

Job Details

Position Summary:

The Senior Scrum Master plays a key leadership role in driving Agile maturity across multiple Scrum teams. This position is responsible for guiding, coaching, and facilitating teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently while promoting Agile values, principles, and best practices. The Senior Scrum Master acts as a leader and change agent, ensuring continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivery excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Facilitation & Delivery
  • Lead and facilitate multiple Scrum teams through all Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Review, and Retrospectives).
  • Ensure teams remain focused on delivering high-value increments aligned with business priorities.
  • Remove impediments and blockers to ensure smooth delivery.
  • Track and report on delivery metrics (velocity, burndown, predictability, etc.) to stakeholders.

Coaching & Mentoring:

  • Coach Scrum teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile and Scrum best practices.
  • Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters and contribute to Agile community of practice.
  • Guide teams toward self-organization, cross-functionality, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to align on priorities and delivery timelines.
  • Facilitate transparent communication and manage expectations around progress and risks.
  • Promote trust and partnership between technical and non-technical teams.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Drive Agile maturity and continuous improvement initiatives across teams and departments.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team performance and product quality.
  • Foster a culture of learning, experimentation, and accountability.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor s degree in computer science, Business, or related field (master s preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, including 2+ years in a senior or lead role managing multiple Agile teams.
  • Proven experience in scaled Agile environments (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, or Nexus).
  • Background in software development or IT project delivery preferred.
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