Scrum Master
PTN_US_GBAMSREQID_CandidateBeelineIDExample: PTN_US_9999999_SKIPJOHNSON0413 - MSP Owner: Michelle Lee Location: Remote Duration: 6 months GBaMS ReqID: 10934739 Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master with 15+ years of IT industry experience and strong expertise in Agile delivery, stakeholder management, team coaching, and large-scale program execution. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile practices across multiple teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure successful delivery of business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Coach Agile teams and stakeholders on Scrum principles, Agile methodologies, and best practices. Remove impediments and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies impacting delivery. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and self-organization. Track and report Agile metrics such as Velocity, Burn-down Charts, Sprint Progress, and Release Readiness. Work closely with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery. Drive Agile transformation initiatives and mentor junior Scrum Masters and team members. Facilitate dependency management and stakeholder communication across multiple Agile teams. Support release planning, roadmap execution, and program-level coordination. Ensure adherence to Agile governance, quality standards, and delivery commitments. Promote continuous process improvement through retrospectives and lessons learned. Required Skills 15+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years as a Scrum Master. Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean Agile methodologies. Experience managing multiple Agile teams in a complex enterprise environment. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar Agile tools. Knowledge of SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile delivery frameworks. Experience working with globally distributed teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II) SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) / SAFe Agilist PMI-ACP Certification MBA or equivalent qualification Key Competencies Agile Coaching & Mentoring Servant Leadership Stakeholder Management Risk & Dependency Management Team Facilitation Continuous Improvement Change Management Program Coordination Effective Communication
Nice to Have
Experience in Retail or E-commerce domains. Exposure to Agile Transformation and Enterprise Agile initiatives. Experience supporting Digital, Cloud, Data, or AI/ML programs. Skills: Agile Way of Working ~Business Domain - Retail ~Generative AI ~Project Management Experience Required: 10 & Above