Scrum Master

Position Title: Scrum Master (L1–L3)

Location: Hybrid (Plano, TX)

Clearance Requirements:

Position Status: Contract - 6 months with potential full‑time conversion

Position Description:

As a Scrum Master, you will guide Agile software development teams, ensure predictable delivery, and support both onshore and offshore engineering partners. You’ll facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, and manage delivery performance through data‑driven metrics and capacity planning.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Leadership & Team Coaching

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies: daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product Owners to clarify backlog priorities, acceptance criteria, and sprint goals.
• Identify and remove impediments to maintain team momentum and flow.

Delivery & Performance Management

• Oversee Agile delivery across sprints and releases, ensuring alignment with SLAs and KPIs.
• Track and analyze Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time, throughput, WIP, defects, cumulative flow, capacity).
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning across onshore/offshore teams.
• Monitor team health, performance trends, and delivery risks; provide regular updates to Program Leadership.

Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration

• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders with clarity and transparency.
• Coordinate with outsourced development partners to ensure quality, predictability, and accountability.
• Support cross‑team alignment and dependency management in a scaled or multi‑team environment.

Hybrid Delivery Environment

• Operate within a hybrid Agile + Waterfall framework, managing quarterly deliverables while maintaining Agile execution practices.

Role Levels & Expected Impact

Level 1 (0–2 years)

• Support one Scrum team
• Facilitate ceremonies and reinforce Scrum fundamentals
• Track basic metrics (velocity, burndown, defects)

Level 2 (2–5 years)

• Lead multiple Agile teams
• Mentor junior Scrum Masters
• Manage cross‑team dependencies and impediments
• Support PI Planning and scaled Agile activities

Level 3 (5+ years)

• Drive Agile maturity across programs
• Lead strategic delivery initiatives
• Improve flow efficiency and reduce decision latency
• Strengthen stakeholder alignment and program predictability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or related field
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and SDLC
• Experience tracking Agile delivery metrics and optimizing team capacity
• Proficiency with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Trello, etc.)
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with distributed teams (onshore, nearshore, offshore)
• Experience collaborating with clients and outsourced development vendors
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to navigate complex environments
• Increasing Excel proficiency by level (L1–L3)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consulting or professional services
• Knowledge of SAFe, Kanban, DevOps, or other Agile frameworks
• Technical background or familiarity with software engineering practices
• Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder‑management skills

About Seneca Resources:

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.