Job Description

Our client is seeking a seasoned SAFe Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional technology initiatives involving multiple departments and third-party vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (particularly Jira), a proven ability to coach teams on best practices, and the leadership skills to remove blockers and foster a high-performing, collaborative environment. This role requires hands-on facilitation of ceremonies, close coordination with leadership and Product Owners, and a focus on continuous improvement and alignment to enterprise goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives

• Coach team members and stakeholders on SAFe Agile principles, Scrum practices, and team dynamics

• Shield the team from external interruptions and remove impediments to ensure steady sprint progress

• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog

• Maintain and manage sprint boards, user stories, tasks, and reports in Jira

• Track and communicate team velocity, burndown, and other Agile metrics

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team accountability

• Align team efforts with enterprise strategy and program-level objectives

• Promote transparency, open communication, and cross-team collaboration

• Guide Agile adoption and maturity across delivery teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master using Jira or similar Agile tools

• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban; SAFe experience preferred

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) required; SAFe certification strongly preferred

• Demonstrated success with sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile reporting

• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans)

• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills

• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and resolve team-level challenges

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field preferred

Required Skills : Scrum Master

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Drug Screen : No

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