Sr. Scrum Master

Join our team as a Senior Scrum Master, where you'll lead Agile teams to deliver innovative solutions and foster a collaborative environment. This is an opportunity to guide dynamic teams and drive product development forward.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor Scrum teams through Agile processes to enhance productivity and remove obstacles.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine backlogs and maximize product impact.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive product development and exceed customer expectations.
• Analyze team maturity and coach teams towards higher levels of Agile proficiency.
• Create a trusting environment for teams to address challenges and solve problems collaboratively.
• Facilitate discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution within teams.
• Enhance transparency through effective internal and external communications.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Scrum/Agile or related IT roles.
• Experience in coaching teams and providing leadership direction.
• Strong customer focus with effective communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and analysis with adaptability to evolving priorities.
• Familiarity with traditional Software Development Life-Cycle (SDLC) and test-driven development methods.

Preferred Skills

• 5 years’ experience as a Scrum Master for technology teams.
• Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
• Certified Team Coach credentials.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our culture. Join us in creating a workplace that embraces varied perspectives and backgrounds.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $47 - $82 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.