Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Posted 1 week ago by 1756184023

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master with over 10 years of experience to lead Agile teams and ensure effective project delivery. The candidate should possess a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include facilitating Agile ceremonies, coaching teams, and managing project backlogs. This role is remote and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Guide teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
  • Remove impediments and ensure the team remains focused on sprint goals.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and prioritize the backlog.
  • Foster communication between developers, QA, business stakeholders, and leadership.
  • Track and report on team progress using Agile metrics (velocity, burndown).
  • Mentor and coach team members to increase Agile maturity.
  • Ensure alignment with organizational goals and delivery timelines.

Key Skills:

  • 10+ years of IT experience with at least 6+ years as a Scrum Master.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
  • Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and servant-leadership skills.
  • Hands-on experience with Agile tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, Rally, Trello).
  • Proven ability to work with multiple teams and manage dependencies.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Hi,
We do have an urgent requirement for the below position with our direct client, Please submit Resume, Rate and Contact details.
Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Remote
Duration: Long term

Experience: 10+ Years

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master (10+ years) to lead Agile teams and ensure effective delivery of projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coach teams and stakeholders on Agile best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Guide teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
  • Remove impediments and ensure the team remains focused on sprint goals.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and prioritize the backlog.
  • Foster communication between developers, QA, business stakeholders, and leadership.
  • Track and report on team progress using Agile metrics (velocity, burndown).
  • Mentor and coach team members to increase Agile maturity.
  • Ensure alignment with organizational goals and delivery timelines.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 10+ years of IT experience with at least 6+ years as a Scrum Master.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
  • Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and servant-leadership skills.
  • Hands-on experience with Agile tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, Rally, Trello).
  • Proven ability to work with multiple teams and manage dependencies.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, or SAFe Agilist.
  • Experience working in large-scale enterprise Agile environments.
  • Background in software development or project management.