Sr. Scrum Master

Job Description

As a Scrum Master you will play a critical role in enabling high-performing teams by fostering an innovative Agile environment and supporting the consistent application of Zendesks hybrid Agile-SDLC delivery framework. This role partners closely with product managers engineering leads and delivery leadership to guide teams through end-to-end delivery from planning through release using Agile values and metrics-driven practices.

You will help teams build focus collaboration and discipline while also encouraging continuous improvement and alignment with delivery standards across the CIO organization.

Who were looking for

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Process Optimization within the CIO Strategy & Operations organization the Scrum Master will play a key role in supporting Agile delivery across one or more teams aligned to Zendesks enterprise business systems portfolio. This role is responsible for fostering a collaborative and focused team environment facilitating Agile practices and helping teams adopt Zendesks hybrid Agile-SDLC delivery model. The Scrum Master will guide teams in using delivery metrics to improve execution and drive meaningful outcomes each sprint and quarter. The ideal candidate is a servant leader with strong facilitation skills a passion for continuous improvement and experience enabling high-performing teams in complex cross-functional environments.

What youll be doing

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more teams facilitating Agile ceremonies (sprint planning standups retrospectives demos) and ensuring cadence consistency.

• Guide teams in applying Zendesks hybrid Agile-SDLC delivery methodology ensuring alignment from intake through release.

• Support quarterly and sprint planning efforts contributing to backlog refinement and release tracking.

• Help teams track and interpret delivery metrics (e.g. velocity cycle time throughput burndown) to guide decision-making and improve delivery predictability.

• Identify and remove blockers impediments and cross-team dependencies that may impact delivery.

• Partner with product managers and team leads to align delivery scope timelines and resource capacity.

• Foster a psychologically safe and collaborative environment that encourages open communication feedback and continuous improvement.

• Support Agile maturity by coaching team members on Agile values ceremonies and best practices.

• Facilitate collaboration with other Scrum Masters and Agile Delivery Managers when teams are working on shared goals or products.
  

What you bring to the role

Required Skills

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification

• 6 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in Agile project delivery preferably in the IT industry and SaaS applications

• Strong knowledge of Agile principles and practices including Scrum and Kanban

• Experience working within SDLC and hybrid delivery models

• Proficiency with Jira Confluence and delivery reporting tools

• Excellent facilitation communication and problem-solving skills

• Experience working in an Information Technology (IT) environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Fluent in English
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile certifications such as:

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

  • SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

  • PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)

  • ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP or ICP-APO)

• Experience supporting Enterprise Business Applications (e.g. ERP CPQ CRM)

• Background working with software development or technical delivery teams

• Experience with distributed or global teams

• Exposure to quarterly planning or scaled Agile environments (e.g. SAFe LeSS)

• A growth mindset and interest in deepening Agile expertise over time

• Passion for team empowerment collaboration and transparency
  

Hybrid: In this role our hybrid experience is designed at the team level to give you a rich onsite experience packed with connection collaboration learning and celebration - while also giving you flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. This role must attend our local office for part of the week. The specific in-office schedule is to be determined by the hiring manager.

The intelligent heart of customer experience

Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love.

Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working enables us to purposefully come together in person at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world to connect collaborate and learn whilst also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.

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