Scrum Master

Location: Remote

Duration: 12+ Month Contract (Ongoing)

Our client, a leading global provider of technology-enabled claims and risk management solutions, is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join their team. This is a high-impact role supporting Agile transformation initiatives across technical teams, with strong visibility to leadership and long-term growth potential. This position requires a collaborative leader who can coach teams, drive Agile maturity, and effectively communicate across both technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile methodologies and continuous improvement
• Identify, track, and remove impediments to ensure team productivity and sprint success
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain healthy backlogs and support sprint readiness
• Track and analyze Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time) and provide insights to leadership
• Communicate team progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders
• Support cross-team coordination and alignment in a scaled Agile environment
• Contribute to broader Agile transformation efforts and organizational process improvements
• Facilitate discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution within teams
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading Agile projects as a Scrum Master and/or Product Owner.
• Proven experience serving as a Scrum Master in Agile environments
• Experience supporting or participating in Agile transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of Scrum principles, ceremonies, and Agile best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience working with Agile tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, or similar
• Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Consistent professional tenure with demonstrated team impact
• Experience working on technical or software development projects
• 5+ years of experience in Agile environments (Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar role)
• 3+ years of hands-on Scrum Master experience supporting software development teams
• Strong knowledge of: Scrum framework and Agile methodologies; Software development lifecycle (SDLC); Agile metrics and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder-facing communication
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and facilitation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
• Scrum certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
• Experience with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks
• Experience in insurance, claims, or risk management industries
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar Agile project management tools
• Experience working in large enterprise environments

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.