Hiring! Senior Scrum Master -Stakeholder Management within Scrum frameworks - Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Job Summary

We are urgently seeking a Pure Scrum Master at an Associate Director level with strong expertise in Stakeholder Management within Scrum frameworks. The role focuses on driving Agile delivery excellence, managing senior stakeholder relationships, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and Scrum team execution. This is a critical engagement requiring immediate availability and strong leadership presence.

Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Lead and manage engagement with senior stakeholders, including Product Owners, business leaders, and technology leadership

• Align project objectives with organizational goals through effective stakeholder collaboration

• Build and sustain strong long-term stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle

• Manage stakeholder expectations, risks, and dependencies proactively

Scrum & Agile Delivery

• Act as a Pure Scrum Master, ensuring strict adherence to Scrum principles and Agile best practices

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

• Provide strategic guidance to Scrum teams to promote continuous improvement and Agile maturity

• Resolve conflicts and impediments within Scrum teams to maintain productivity and delivery momentum

Communication & Reporting

• Develop and maintain effective communication channels between business and technical teams

• Ensure transparency through clear, consistent status reporting and Agile metrics

• Monitor project progress and provide insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to stakeholder engagement and Agile delivery

• Drive initiatives to enhance Scrum management processes and overall Agile maturity across projects

• Stay current with industry trends and evolving Agile methodologies to ensure competitive project delivery

Coaching & Mentorship

• Mentor and coach Scrum Masters and project teams to elevate Agile capabilities and team performance

• Support leadership in scaling Agile practices across multiple teams or initiatives

Mandatory Skills

• Strong Stakeholder Management (Mandatory & Critical)

• Extensive experience as a Pure Scrum Master (no hybrid PM roles)

• Deep knowledge of Scrum frameworks and Agile best practices

• Proven ability to work with senior leadership and executive stakeholders

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with large enterprise or financial services clients

• Prior Associate Director or senior leadership experience in Agile delivery

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, A-CSM, or equivalent preferred)