Senior Scrum Master

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 24 Month(s)

Skills

Scrum Master

Job Details

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Job Title: Senior Scrum Master

Location: Elmhurst, IL
Job Type: Contract
Experience: 12+ Years
Work Mode: Onsite
Duration : 12 Months

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master with extensive experience leading Agile teams in complex, enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will be a servant leader who promotes Agile values, mentors junior Scrum Masters, facilitates team collaboration, and ensures high-quality delivery. This role will drive Agile excellence across multiple teams and collaborate closely with Product Owners, Release Managers, and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coach multiple Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).
  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Mentor junior Scrum Masters and team members in Agile practices.
  • Guide teams in Agile/Lean best practices and drive continuous improvement.
  • Resolve team impediments and facilitate collaboration across teams and departments.
  • Work with Product Owners to ensure effective backlog grooming and prioritization.
  • Monitor and report on team progress using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown, lead time).
  • Champion Agile transformation and support enterprise-level Agile adoption.
  • Engage with stakeholders to align delivery with business goals.
  • Foster a high-performing, self-organizing, cross-functional team culture.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum roles, including 3+ years as a Senior Scrum Master.
  • Strong experience in Scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Nexus).
  • Advanced certifications preferred:
    • Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
    • SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Advanced Scrum Master (A-CSM)
    • ICAgile, PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certifications
  • Proven experience working with JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Ability to influence without authority and manage stakeholder expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working in large-scale Agile transformations.
  • Technical background or experience in DevOps, CI/CD, or Cloud environments.
  • Strong understanding of metrics-driven coaching and Agile maturity assessments.
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