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Job Title: Senior Scrum Master
Location: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Contract
Work Mode: Hybrid/Onsite Preferred
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high-impact software and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a servant leader with strong expertise in Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement practices. This role requires hands-on experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and driving collaboration across cross-functional teams in fast-paced enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Contract
Work Mode: Hybrid/Onsite Preferred
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high-impact software and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a servant leader with strong expertise in Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement practices. This role requires hands-on experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and driving collaboration across cross-functional teams in fast-paced enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate and optimize all Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Identify, track, and remove organizational and technical impediments impacting team delivery.
- Coach Agile teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Scrum principles, Agile best practices, and team self-organization.
- Monitor Agile delivery metrics such as Velocity, Cycle Time, Burn-down/Burn-up charts, and Predictability.
- Ensure transparency and effective communication between development teams and business stakeholders.
- Utilize Jira AI, Jira dashboards, and Copilot tools to improve reporting, backlog refinement, and team productivity.
- Support PI Planning and coordinate cross-team dependencies within Scaled Agile environments.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.
- 8 years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments
- Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methodologies
- Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching cross-functional teams
- Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile reporting tools
- Strong stakeholder communication and conflict resolution skills
- Experience working in Scaled Agile/SAFe environments
- Knowledge of Agile metrics and delivery tracking
- Experience supporting enterprise-level digital or data-driven projects
- Experience with Jira AI and Microsoft Copilot tools
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), CSM, PSM, or equivalent Agile certifications
- Background in enterprise software, digital transformation, or data platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Salary : $50 - $55