Job Description
Scrum Master
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
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Serve as Lead Scrum Master across multiple Agile teams or a complex program
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Facilitate and oversee Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) while ensuring consistency and quality
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Coach Scrum Masters and delivery teams on Agile principles, self organization, and continuous improvement
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Ensure Scrum and Agile frameworks are understood, adopted, and effectively executed
Program & Organizational Enablement
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Identify and remove cross team, program level, and organizational impediments
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Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and Delivery Leads to improve value flow and predictability
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Support Agile delivery in hybrid environments (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Waterfall as applicable)
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Drive alignment across dependent teams and shared services
Coaching & Leadership
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Act as an Agile coach for teams, Scrum Masters, and leaders
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Guide leadership in fostering an environment that supports fast value delivery, quality, and customer focus
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Mentor junior and mid level Scrum Masters and contribute to Scrum Master communities of practice
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Lead by example in adopting an Agile mindset and behaviors
Metrics, Transparency & Continuous Improvement
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Define and monitor Agile metrics (velocity, flow, predictability, team health)
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Use data and information radiators to drive transparency and informed decision making
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Facilitate retrospectives at team and program levels to ensure actionable improvements
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Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and delivery health
Required Qualifications
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Experience in Agile delivery, including senior or lead Scrum Master roles
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Strong expertise in Scrum and Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe)
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Experience supporting multi team programs or enterprise scale initiatives
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Proven ability to coach teams and influence senior stakeholders
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Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Scrum Master certification (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent)
Salary Range- $90,000-$100,000 a year