Overview
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Long term
Skills
Agile
JIRA
Scrum
CSM
Job Details
Job Role: Scrum Master (SME)
Location: DC Metro Area - Remote
Key Skills: Scrum, Agile, CSM, Jira
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Scrum Master with Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to lead Agile teams in delivering complex enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Agile practices, exceptional facilitation skills, and proven experience guiding teams through all phases of the Agile lifecycle. This position requires someone who can serve as both a team coach and a delivery enabler, helping cross-functional teams achieve optimal performance and deliver value to stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification.
- Minimum of 15+ years of IT experience, including 10+ years as a dedicated Scrum Master.
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and software development lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience with Agile project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
- Excellent leadership, facilitation, conflict-resolution, and communication skills.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in regulated industries such as transportation, public sector, or infrastructure is a nice to have.
- Exposure to Agile transformation initiatives or scaled Agile environments (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
- Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and practices.
- Background working with distributed or cross-functional teams.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate all Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Act as a Scrum Master and Agile coach, promoting team ownership and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in enterprise delivery, helping the team navigate both Agile frameworks and domain-specific challenges.
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners to groom and maintain product backlogs aligned with business objectives.
- Remove impediments and foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
- Monitor and report key Agile metrics to drive accountability and transparency.
- Ensure adherence to Agile principles and support Agile maturity within the team and broader organization.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, leadership, and dependent teams
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