Scrum Master

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master responsible for driving team collaboration, transparency, and high-quality product delivery aligned with business milestones. Proven ability to enable Agile teams to deliver value efficiently while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. This is a 3 month contract to hire job. No sponsorship is available.

***No Third Party/Sub vendor candidates will be considered for this job.***

Key Responsibilities & Impact

• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies, sprint execution, and sprint-level reporting to ensure timely delivery of business value
• Drive seamless collaboration across technical and non-technical teams to maximize performance and outcomes
• Mentor and coach teams, including Product Owners, on Agile principles, practices, and mindset
• Foster a growth mindset and culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Identify, remove, and escalate impediments to maintain team momentum and delivery flow
• Support Product Owners in backlog refinement, prioritization, and informed decision-making
• Enable effective communication within and across teams, promoting transparency and alignment
• Empower self-organizing teams and facilitate cross-functional collaboration
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies to support predictable delivery
• Ensure release management practices align with enterprise standards
• Maintain Scrum Boards, dashboards, and information radiators to provide visibility into team health, sprint progress, and delivery metrics

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Agile experience
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
• Hands-on experience standing up new Agile teams, including teams new to Agile
• Proficient with Agile tools such as JIRA and Azure DevOps

Preferred Experience

• Advanced certification (ACSM or PSM II)
• Strong foundation in Agile project management and business requirements analysis
• Experience writing user stories, personas, and acceptance criteria using Gherkin
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate IT concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Adaptable, self-motivated, quality-driven team player with strong critical-thinking skills