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Senior Scrum Master

Washington, DC, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 15 minutes ago

Full Time

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Skills

Collaboration
Agile Coaching
PSM
SAFE
Scrum
Apache Velocity
Facilitation
Conflict Resolution
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Coaching
Agile
Organizational Skills
Accountability
Sprint
Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Peer Feedback

Summary

Project Description :
We have a need for two (2) Senior Scrum Masters to support an Agile program within a large, complex IT organization. The Senior Scrum Master serves as a servant leader for the Agile team - facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and coaching the team toward self-organization and high performance.

This role navigates resistance to Agile practices, addresses team conflicts and dysfunctions, and builds psychological safety and collaboration. The Senior Scrum Master works closely with the Agile Coach and Product Owner to ensure the team operates effectively within Agile principles while delivering predictable value.

Start: July 20, 2026 | End: December 31, 2026 (strong possibility to extend) | Location: Washington, DC (fully onsite) | Openings: 2

Qualification Requirements :

Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master serving multiple teams in complex, matrixed organizations
CSM or PSM II (or higher) certification required; Certified Scrum Professional or SAFe Scrum Master preferred
Proven track record building self-organizing teams and driving measurable improvements in team velocity and predictability
Demonstrated ability to address team conflicts and guide teams through cultural and mindset shifts
Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred
ship required

Skills Requirements :

Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills
Change management and stakeholder management
Experience working within established organizational Agile playbooks
Ability to navigate organizational complexity and shield the team from external disruptions
Coaching teams toward Agile maturity and continuous improvement

Responsibilities :

Team Self-Organization & Accountability - Build self-organizing, empowered teams that take ownership of commitments and foster accountability for sprint goals and delivery
Impediment Removal & Escalation - Identify and remove team-level impediments quickly; escalate organizational/systemic blockers to appropriate leadership; maintain transparent impediment tracking
Continuous Improvement Culture - Facilitate meaningful retrospectives that drive action; implement improvements based on team feedback; foster a mindset of experimentation and learning

Job ID : 1556

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Dice Id: 10301578
Position Id: 1556
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