Scrum Master/ Project Manager

Scrum Master/ Project Manager

Posted 1 day ago by 1762409622

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Scrum Master/Project Manager role requires a professional with at least 5 years of IT experience, particularly in Agile Scrum methodologies, to lead two product teams focused on process optimization and onsite acceleration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Oil & Gas domain and will be responsible for facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams, and promoting Agile best practices. This position is primarily remote with some onsite requirements as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Coach teams on Agile principles and practices, ensuring adherence to Scrum methodology.
  • Remove impediments and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a well-defined and prioritized backlog.
  • Track and report team metrics to stakeholders, driving transparency and accountability.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and alignment across teams and departments.
  • Champion Agile best practices tailored to the oil & gas industry.
  • Support change management and agile adoption across the organization.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years of Scrum master / Project Manager experience.
  • Strong Agile Scrum experience.
  • Oil & Gas Domain experience is a huge plus as well as maintenance & reliability experience.
  • Proven experience as a Scrum Master managing multiple product teams.
  • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
  • Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Title: Scrum Master/ Project Manager

Location: Findlay, Ohio / San Antonio, Texas / Denver, CO Primarily remote, with some onsite as needed

Duration: 12 months + (Potential for Extension)

Job Description:

We are looking for a Scrum Master/ Project Manager with at least 5 years of IT experience. This resource must have strong Agile Scrum experience. It is highly preferred that this resource have Oil & Gas domain experience.

Top Desired Skills:

  1. 5+ years of Scrum master / Project Manager experience
    2. Strong Agile Scrum experience
    3. Oil & Gas Domain experience is a huge plus as well as maintenance & reliability experience

Serve as Scrum Master for two product teams:
Process Optimization & Quality Team focused on enhancing operational efficiency and product quality across refinery operations.
Onsite Acceleration Team a small, agile team executing short sprints to rapidly prioritize and deliver high-value solutions.
Job Duties:
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach teams on Agile principles and practices, ensuring adherence to Scrum methodology.
Remove impediments and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a well-defined and prioritized backlog.
Track and report team metrics to stakeholders, driving transparency and accountability.
Promote cross-functional collaboration and alignment across teams and departments.
Champion Agile best practices tailored to the oil & gas industry.
Support change management and agile adoption across the organization.
Desired Experience:
Proven experience as a Scrum Master managing multiple product teams.
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
Experience in oil & gas, energy, or industrial sectors is highly preferred.
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) is a plus.
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar.