2,135 Senior Scrum Master jobs in the United States

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives) for multiple development teams.
• Coach and mentor Scrum Masters and development teams on agile principles, values, and practices.
• Identify and remove impediments blocking team progress, escalating when necessary.
• Promote a culture of transparency, inspection, and adaptation throughout the organization.
• Help Product Owners in maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Development Team.
• Assist the Product Owner with maintaining the product backlog.
• Guide the Development Team in understanding the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items.
• Foster a collaborative and productive environment for all team members, regardless of their location.
• Track and report on team progress and agile metrics.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of agile processes and best practices within the company.
• Drive organizational change and adoption of agile methodologies.
• Ensure alignment between team goals and broader organizational objectives.
• Support the Product Owner in backlog refinement and prioritization.
• Act as a change agent, promoting agility at all levels.
• This is a fully remote position, perfect for candidates seeking flexibility while making a significant impact. The nominal location is Colorado Springs, Colorado, US .

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a Lead or Senior capacity.
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), or similar agile certifications are required.
• Proven experience coaching multiple Scrum teams simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence without direct authority.
• Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote, distributed team environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Experience in fostering team self-organization and cross-functionality.

• Facilitating all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Coaching and mentoring Scrum teams on Agile practices and principles.
• Removing impediments that hinder team progress and productivity.
• Working with Product Owners to ensure the backlog is well-defined and prioritized.
• Tracking team progress and performance metrics, providing regular reports to stakeholders.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization within the teams.
• Facilitating effective communication and collaboration between team members and across departments.
• Guiding the adoption and adherence to Agile methodologies.
• Assisting in the creation and management of project roadmaps and release plans.
• Mediating conflicts and fostering a positive and productive team dynamic.
• Championing Agile best practices across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master for at least one Scrum team.
• Proven experience in a Lead Scrum Master role, overseeing multiple teams.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile frameworks and practices.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and tools.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Agile project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
• Experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) is highly preferred.

• Facilitate and guide multiple Scrum teams through the agile development process.
• Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams on agile principles and practices.
• Identify, track, and help remove impediments to team progress.
• Foster an environment of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Promote self-organization and cross-functionality within teams.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Assist Product Owners in backlog refinement and preparation.
• Measure and report on team performance metrics and progress.
• Help the organization adopt and scale agile practices effectively.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for Scrum Masters.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior capacity.
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM) III certification required. Experience with SAFe or other scaled agile frameworks is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring agile teams and leaders.
• Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

• Facilitate and coach multiple Scrum teams on Agile principles, practices, and Scrum framework.
• Guide teams in self-organization and cross-functionality, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Remove impediments and roadblocks for the teams, escalating when necessary to senior management.
• Coach and mentor Product Owners on backlog refinement, user story writing, and release planning.
• Facilitate Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Promote and drive continuous improvement within teams and across the organization.
• Help the organization transition to Agile methodologies where applicable.
• Measure and report on team velocity, productivity, and other Agile metrics.
• Ensure adherence to Agile best practices and standards.
• Foster strong working relationships with Product Management, Development Teams, and other stakeholders.
• Champion Agile values and principles throughout the organization.
• Lead and mentor other Scrum Masters within the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a Lead Scrum Master or similar coaching role.
• Proven experience facilitating Scrum events and managing Agile projects for multiple teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies.
• Excellent coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and remove impediments effectively.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and best practices.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required; Advanced certification (A-CSM, PSM II/III) is a plus.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in a complex enterprise environment is desirable.

Senior Scrum Master (Scrum Master III)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI - Remote Flexibility

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery across cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are executed effectively, on time, and with high value to the customer. This role requires a strong Agile mindset combined with practical project management experience.

As a Scrum Master III, you will facilitate daily stand-ups, manage sprint planning and retrospectives, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll also be responsible for traditional project management functions — including scope, schedule, resource planning, and risk management — ensuring end-to-end project accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Track team progress, remove impediments, and ensure delivery commitments are met
• Manage project scope, schedules, resourcing, budgets, and risks
• Collaborate with Product Owners and technical teams to translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria
• Support testing efforts and maintain a focus on quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Promote Agile best practices and ensure consistent use across the team
• Act as a servant-leader and mentor to help teams grow in Agile maturity
• Protect the team from outside disruptions and ensure clear, focused execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field
• 5–10 years of experience as a Scrum Master and/or Project Manager
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum
• Proven ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with scope estimation and risk mitigation
• Familiarity with quality assurance practices and testing life cycles
• Preferred: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or similar certification
• Bonus: Experience as a Business Analyst or QA Tester

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