Senior Scrum Master Project Manager(12+ years of exp)

Job Title: Senior Scrum Master Project Manager(12 years of exp)
Location: St Louis MO(onsite)
Duration: 12 Months

Note: Only Local Candidates & No Visa Sponsorship

Position Summary
The Senior Scrum Master plays a key leadership role in driving Agile maturity across multiple Scrum teams. This position is responsible for guiding coaching and facilitating teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently while promoting Agile values principles and best practices. The Senior Scrum Master acts as a leader and change agent ensuring continuous improvement collaboration and delivery excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Team Facilitation & Delivery
Lead and facilitate multiple Scrum teams through all Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning Daily Standups Sprint Review and Retrospectives).
Ensure teams remain focused on delivering high-value increments aligned with business priorities.
Remove impediments and blockers to ensure smooth delivery.
Track and report on delivery metrics (velocity burndown predictability etc.) to stakeholders.

Coaching & Mentoring
Coach Scrum teams Product Owners and stakeholders on Agile and Scrum best practices.
Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters and contribute to Agile community of practice.
Guide teams toward self-organization cross-functionality and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management
Collaborate closely with Product Management Engineering and Business stakeholders to align on priorities and delivery timelines.
Facilitate transparent communication and manage expectations around progress and risks.
Promote trust and partnership between technical and non-technical teams.

Continuous Improvement
Drive Agile maturity and continuous improvement initiatives across teams and departments.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team performance and product quality.
Foster a culture of learning experimentation and accountability.

Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in computer science Business or related field (Masters preferred).
5 years of experience as a Scrum Master including 2 years in a senior or lead role managing multiple Agile teams.
Proven experience in scaled Agile environments (e.g. SAFe LeSS or Nexus).
Background in software development or IT project delivery preferred.

Certifications (one or more preferred)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II).
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM).
PMI-ACP ICP-ACC or equivalent Agile coaching certifications.

Skills & Competencies
Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum Kanban XP) and Lean principles.
Strong facilitation conflict resolution and servant leadership skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Data-driven mindset with experience in Agile tools (e.g. Jira Azure DevOps Rally).
Proven ability to drive Agile transformation and cultural change.

Required Skills:

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