Scrum Master

Role Overview

This contract opportunity is for a Scrum Master supporting Agile delivery for one or more assigned teams. The role is based in Dallas, Texas and is structured as a 6-month contract with no C2C arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Agile execution for assigned teams while working under the direction of the Senior Scrum Master Lead.
• Run team-level Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews.
• Keep team boards and delivery records up to date, including Jira storyboards and sprint backlogs, so progress is tracked accurately.
• Assist with sprint forecasting, team capacity planning, and backlog readiness.
• Identify, track, and escalate blockers, risks, and dependencies to the Senior Scrum Master Lead, and ensure follow-up on action items.
• Help monitor basic delivery metrics and contribute to status reporting.
• Encourage Agile practices, support consistent team working agreements, and drive continuous improvement activities.
• Develop productive working relationships with IT colleagues and business stakeholders.

Required Experience and Skills

• 1 to 3 years of experience in an Agile delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of Scrum fundamentals and Agile principles.
• Well-developed organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to surface issues and risks early.
• Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
• Scrum Master certification is considered an advantage.

Company Overview

Blackstone Talent Group is part of Blackstone Technology Group, an IT services and solutions organization serving commercial industries and the US Federal Government. The company has provided talent augmentation services since 1998 and operates from offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC.

Additional Information

This position is a 6-month contract and is not open to C2C engagement.