Scrum Master

The Scrum Master is responsible for leading Agile delivery while also applying strong project management discipline across the full project lifecycle. This role requires a seasoned professional with proven experience functioning as both a Project Manager and Scrum Master, ensuring high-quality delivery, continuous improvement, and alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and execution skills in complex enterprise environments.

• 7 10 years of combined IT Project Management experience as both a Project Manager and Scrum Master.

• Proven experience successfully performing dual roles (PM and Scrum Master).

• Strong delivery mindset with the ability to convert lessons learned into improved and accelerated delivery outcomes.

• Hands-on experience with enterprise tools including ServiceNow, Azure DevOps (ADO), SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

• SAFe 5 Scrum Master (SSM)

• Serve as primary liaison between business partners, Scrum teams, and technical stakeholders.

• Act as Project Manager and Scrum Master for a dedicated agile delivery team.

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, and PI Planning.

• Manage project activities across the full lifecycle using ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, and other enterprise tools.

• Provide accurate and timely project status reporting to leadership.

• Support development of the Annual Financial Plan, including forecasting and budget input.

• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Manage the full project lifecycle in alignment with SDLC and agile best practices.

• Apply project management expertise across:

  • Scope Management

  • Schedule Management

  • Issue and Risk Management

  • PI Planning

  • Communications Management

  • Change Management

  • Quality Management

  • Vendor and Contract Management

• Maintain and update project artifacts, including release schedules, staffing plans, roadmaps, documentation, and reporting.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget through proactive planning, forecasting, and execution.

• Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption and successful transition of deliverables.

• Adhere to enterprise PMO standards and actively participate in structured project reviews.

• Lead small- to medium-sized Scrum teams, often simultaneously.

• Ensure clear alignment of roles, responsibilities, and expectations across teams.

• Monitor and measure team performance, resource utilization, and delivery outcomes.

• Proactively identify and implement improvements to processes, team organization, and reporting.

• Demonstrate tangible experience executing PI Planning and enabling teams to achieve committed outcomes.

• Deliver consistent, concise, and accurate communication to internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide leadership-ready insights that support effective business decision-making.

• Ensure transparency and accountability across project teams and stakeholders.