Scrum Master

job title : Scrum Master

Location: Raleigh, NC

Employment Type: Contract

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite per Week

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate Agile delivery, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure successful execution of projects using Scrum and Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Agile principles and Scrum practices.
• Remove impediments and resolve blockers affecting team productivity.
• Partner with Product Owners to manage and prioritize product backlogs.
• Monitor sprint progress, velocity, burndown charts, and delivery metrics.
• Promote continuous improvement and team collaboration.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Ensure adherence to Agile processes and delivery standards.
• Provide regular updates on sprint progress and delivery status.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methodologies.
• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and managing sprint activities.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience managing dependencies, risks, and impediments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work with technical teams, Product Owners, and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification.
• Experience in enterprise IT or software development environments.
• Experience managing multiple Agile teams.
• Familiarity with SAFe or scaled Agile frameworks.