
Scrum Master
JSM Consulting
Job description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our team and lead Agile practices across multiple teams. This is a high-priority, proactive requisition for a candidate who can foster collaboration, coach teams on Agile principles, and ensure successful delivery of product increments.
Responsibilities
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Coach, inspire, and mentor teams on Agile principles, values, and practices.
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Independently lead Agile practices (Scrum or Kanban) for multiple teams, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
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Enable progress toward objectives, KPIs, and commitments.
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Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and focus on customer value and quality.
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Remove impediments, resolve conflicts, and recommend solutions.
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Facilitate open communication and positive team dynamics.
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Partner with leadership on scaled planning activities and ceremonies.
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Contribute to the Agile Community and increase overall Agile maturity.
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May act as a Scrum-of-Scrums leader for domain-level work.
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree preferred.
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Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or similar Agile role.
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Proven experience applying Agile principles and practices, delivering epics, releases, and versions.
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Familiarity with Agile patterns and techniques (e.g., burndown charts, retrospectives, user story refinement).
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Programming/development experience preferred.
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Strong servant leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
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Ability to influence leaders at all levels and foster an Agile mindset.
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Commitment to continuous improvement and team development.