Our client is seeking a seasoned SAFe Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional technology initiatives involving multiple departments and third-party vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (particularly Jira), a proven ability to coach teams on best practices, and the leadership skills to remove blockers and foster a high-performing, collaborative environment. This role requires hands-on facilitation of ceremonies, close coordination with leadership and Product Owners, and a focus on continuous improvement and alignment to enterprise goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Coach team members and stakeholders on SAFe Agile principles, Scrum practices, and team dynamics
Shield the team from external interruptions and remove impediments to ensure steady sprint progress
Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog
Maintain and manage sprint boards, user stories, tasks, and reports in Jira
Track and communicate team velocity, burndown, and other Agile metrics
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team accountability
Align team efforts with enterprise strategy and program-level objectives
Promote transparency, open communication, and cross-team collaboration
Guide Agile adoption and maturity across delivery teams
Minimum Qualifications:
8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master using Jira or similar Agile tools
Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban; SAFe experience preferred
Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) required; SAFe certification strongly preferred
Demonstrated success with sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile reporting
Familiarity with DevOps tools (Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans)
Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and resolve team-level challenges
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field preferred
Required Skills : Scrum Master
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Background Check : No
Drug Screen : No