Scrum Master III (W2 Contract)

Role: Scrum Master III

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid 1-2x/month)

Type of Employment: W2 Contract

Duration: 18 Months

Must Have: Scrum Master Certification

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead and coach Agile teams, ensuring successful delivery of medium to complex projects. This role focuses on Agile facilitation, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement .

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Remove impediments and ensure timely sprint delivery
• Partner with Product Owners on backlog management and release planning
• Track and report Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down, cycle time)
• Manage dependencies and support cross-team collaboration
• Coach teams on Agile best practices and continuous improvement
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience handling multiple priorities and complex projects
• Ability to drive collaboration across cross-functional teams
  
  

Preferred

• CSM, SAFe, or similar Agile certifications
• Experience with multiple Agile frameworks