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
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Business or a related field preferred