Senior Scrum Master

***Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. StaffRight Associates and our clients do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS

Financial vertical mandatory!

W2 Direct-Hire 6+ month contract opportunity

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a high-impact Senior Scrum Master to spearhead execution for a business-critical, high-visibility program. This is a role for a "doer" - a proactive leader who thrives on accountability and takes pride in steering cross-functional teams toward tangible business results. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring delivery excellence within a fast-paced environment, transforming complex requirements into predictable, high-value outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and facilitate essential Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily synchronizations, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to maintain momentum.

• Drive team accountability to ensure all sprint targets are achieved and delivery schedules remain consistent and reliable.

• Synthesize complex data within Jira to generate actionable insights and provide leadership with transparent, fact-based progress reports.

• Navigate and resolve intricate cross-team dependencies and risks, ensuring a seamless flow of work across the enterprise.

• Champion the removal of roadblocks, escalating critical issues promptly to keep the development squad focused on core objectives.

• Collaborate intensely with Enterprise Architects and executive leadership to synchronize technical execution with overarching program milestones.

• Optimize team visibility by leveraging information radiators and sophisticated reporting tools to showcase real-time performance.

What You Bring

• Commanding Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, challenge status-quo assumptions, and manage high-pressure environments with poise.

• SAFe Expertise: Mastery of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles, alongside deep proficiency in Scrum and Kanban methodologies.

• Jira Technical Mastery: Expert-level command of Jira Cloud, including the ability to configure custom workflows, build complex dashboards, and utilize advanced JQL for data-driven decision-making.

• Execution Discipline: A proven track record of managing technical risks and inter-team dependencies within large-scale, multifaceted initiatives.

• Communication Excellence: Superior verbal and written skills, with the ability to translate technical progress into business-centric updates.

• Hands-on Experience: Extensive background operating as a Scrum Master for multiple teams simultaneously, specifically within high-stakes corporate programs.

Working With StaffRight Associates

At StaffRight Associates, we connect elite talent with the most ambitious projects in the Greater Buffalo area. We are looking for a dedicated professional ready to make a definitive mark on a high-priority contract engagement.

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions.

We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.