What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at TheStaffed?
Our client is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead agile transformation and drive delivery excellence across multiple teams and projects. This role offers hands-on opportunity to coach teams on Scrum, SAFe, and continuous improvement while managing complex stakeholder relationships and project execution.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) and coach teams on Agile principles, SAFe practices, Kanban, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Remove impediments, manage risks proactively, and ensure smooth sprint execution while building strong relationships with clients, business stakeholders, and technical teams
- Plan, execute, monitor, and deliver projects using Agile, SAFe, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies; develop project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies
- Manage stakeholder communications and provide regular project updates to leadership and clients; collaborate with business stakeholders to define product vision and priorities
- Create, refine, and prioritize the product backlog; translate business requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria
- Mentor Agile teams and promote accountability and high performance; demonstrate hands-on knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases to support requirement analysis and data validation
- Apply expertise in Jira and Azure DevOps to manage project workflows, track team progress, and ensure visibility across initiatives
Requirements
- 8–10 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager with demonstrated expertise in Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies
- Strong proficiency with Jira and Azure DevOps; working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and lead through influence without direct authority
- Solid understanding of risk management, team leadership, and organizational change management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements and communicate effectively at all levels
- Experience with Product Owner responsibilities, backlog management, and user story development
- Ability to work onsite and adapt to a fast-paced, collaborative environment