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Scrum Master

JSM Consulting

On-siteBoston, MAleadPosted 1h ago

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

  • Coach, inspire, and mentor teams on Agile principles, values, and practices.

  • Independently lead Agile practices (Scrum or Kanban) for multiple teams, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

  • Enable progress toward objectives, KPIs, and commitments.

  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and focus on customer value and quality.

  • Remove impediments, resolve conflicts, and recommend solutions.

  • Facilitate open communication and positive team dynamics.

  • Partner with leadership on scaled planning activities and ceremonies.

  • Contribute to the Agile Community and increase overall Agile maturity.

  • May act as a Scrum-of-Scrums leader for domain-level work.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or similar Agile role.

  • Proven experience applying Agile principles and practices, delivering epics, releases, and versions.

  • Familiarity with Agile patterns and techniques (e.g., burndown charts, retrospectives, user story refinement).

  • Programming/development experience preferred.

  • Strong servant leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to influence leaders at all levels and foster an Agile mindset.

  • Commitment to continuous improvement and team development.