SCRUM Master

Scrum Master

Columbus OH/ Dallas TX/ Phoenix AZ

Fulltime

Job Description

The Scrum Master Lead is a senior Agile delivery leader responsible for enabling high performing Scrum teams while driving Agile maturity across programs departments or portfolios. This role goes beyond a single team focusing on organizational impediment removal Agile coaching stakeholder alignment and continuous improvement at scale. The Scrum Master Lead acts as a servant leader coach and trusted advisor to delivery teams and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Agile & Scrum Leadership

Serve as Lead Scrum Master across multiple Agile teams or a complex program

Facilitate and oversee Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning Daily Stand ups Reviews Retrospectives) while ensuring consistency and quality

Coach Scrum Masters and delivery teams on Agile principles self organization and continuous improvement

Ensure Scrum and Agile frameworks are understood adopted and effectively executed

Program & Organizational Enablement

Identify and remove cross team program level and organizational impediments

Partner with Product Owners Architects and Delivery Leads to improve value flow and predictability

Support Agile delivery in hybrid environments (Scrum SAFe Kanban Waterfall as applicable)

Drive alignment across dependent teams and shared services

Coaching & Leadership

Act as an Agile coach for teams Scrum Masters and leaders

Guide leadership in fostering an environment that supports fast value delivery quality and customer focus

Mentor junior and mid level Scrum Masters and contribute to Scrum Master communities of practice

Lead by example in adopting an Agile mindset and behaviors

Metrics Transparency & Continuous Improvement

Define and monitor Agile metrics (velocity flow predictability team health)

Use data and information radiators to drive transparency and informed decision making

Facilitate retrospectives at team and program levels to ensure actionable improvements

Proactively manage risks dependencies and delivery health

Required Qualifications

Experience in Agile delivery including senior or lead Scrum Master roles

Strong expertise in Scrum and Agile frameworks (Scrum SAFe)

Experience supporting multi team programs or enterprise scale initiatives

Proven ability to coach teams and influence senior stakeholders

Strong facilitation communication and conflict resolution skills

Scrum Master certification (CSM SAFe or equivalent)