Scrum Master

Location: Charlotte, NC Salary: $68.00 USD Hourly - $73.00 USD Hourly Description:
Scrum Master (Agile Delivery & Project Leadership)

We are not accepting C2C or 1099 arrangements.

Location: Charlotte, NC (Brevard Campus)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
Spotlight Call: Not Required
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery efforts for technology and data-focused teams within a complex enterprise environment. This role combines servant leadership, Agile coaching, and project delivery expertise to help teams consistently deliver high-quality business outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Scrum leadership along with prior project, program, or delivery management experience. You will partner with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive execution, remove obstacles, manage dependencies, and foster continuous improvement across the Agile lifecycle.
What You'll Do
Lead Agile Delivery Excellence

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile delivery teams.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum values, and servant leadership practices.
• Promote team accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Remove impediments and protect teams from external disruptions that impact delivery.

Drive Project Execution & Delivery

• Support release planning, sprint execution, and milestone management.
• Coordinate work across teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Identify, track, and mitigate delivery risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Provide clear and transparent reporting on delivery progress, metrics, and risks.
• Ensure predictable execution while balancing Agile flexibility with delivery commitments.

Partner with Product Owners & Stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to maintain backlog readiness and prioritization.
• Help define and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and business requirements.
• Facilitate communication between delivery teams, engineering leaders, and business partners.
• Escalate critical risks and blockers while driving timely resolution.

Enable Continuous Improvement

• Utilize Agile metrics such as velocity, throughput, predictability, and flow to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead retrospectives that result in actionable and measurable outcomes.
• Coach teams on effective use of delivery metrics focused on value creation rather than output.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and process optimization.

Support Enterprise Agile Practices

• Navigate and coordinate cross-team dependencies in scaled Agile environments.
• Align Agile delivery practices with enterprise governance, compliance, and risk requirements.
• Maintain Agile artifacts and ensure appropriate reporting within enterprise delivery tools.
• Contribute to Agile maturity initiatives and organizational transformation efforts.

Required Qualifications
Experience

• 5+ years of experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience serving as a Scrum Master.
• Previous experience in project management, program management, or delivery leadership roles.
• Experience supporting technology and/or data-focused teams in large, matrixed organizations.

Agile & Delivery Leadership

• Deep understanding of Scrum frameworks, Agile methodologies, and servant leadership principles.
• Proven ability to manage scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations within Agile environments.
• Experience facilitating collaboration across technical and business teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery metrics and continuous improvement practices.

Communication & Influence

• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Proven track record of building effective relationships across all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar project management credential.
• Experience working within scaled Agile frameworks.
• Experience supporting large enterprise Agile transformation initiatives.
• Background in highly governed, compliance-driven, or regulated environments.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will be considered.

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to help shape Agile delivery practices within a highly collaborative environment, working alongside technology, product, and business leaders to deliver meaningful solutions at enterprise scale. This role offers a blend of Agile coaching, delivery leadership, and strategic stakeholder engagement for professionals looking to influence both team performance and organizational outcomes.
Key Skills

Agile Delivery Scrum Master Project Management Program Management Sprint Planning Backlog Grooming Risk Management Release Planning Stakeholder Management Continuous Improvement Scaled Agile Servant Leadership Technology Delivery Data Teams Enterprise Agile Transformation

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