- Location
- McLean, VIRGINIA
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
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