Scrum Master

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Scrum Master to join our team on a long-term contract basis, initially for six months, with possibilities for extension. This position is based in Boston, MA, and requires a hybrid work schedule with three days on-site each week, totaling 40 hours weekly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor the development team, product owner, and stakeholders to foster agile adoption and Scrum best practices.
• Identify and eliminate obstacles hindering the team's progress.
• Protect the team from distractions and prevent scope creep to maintain focus.
• Monitor and report team velocity, sprint status, and critical metrics to relevant stakeholders.
• Promote a collaborative environment with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner to ensure a well-maintained and prioritized backlog.
• Contribute to the organization's wider Agile transformation initiatives.
• Manage and resolve conflicts constructively within the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a comparable agile facilitation role.
• Certification as a Scrum Master such as CSM, PSM I/II, or SAFe SM.
• Thorough understanding of Scrum principles, Agile methodologies, and software development life cycles.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated capability to identify blockers and effectively manage team dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with project management tools like Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of scaled Agile frameworks including SAFe or LeSS.
• Background in software engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience working with geographically distributed or remote teams.

Technical and Soft Skills

• Result-oriented leadership ensuring timely and clear delivery while facilitating decision-making and maintaining project momentum.
• Servant leadership approach focused on removing barriers and nurturing team development and maturity.
• Strong stakeholder management skills engaging both business and technical audiences to foster cooperation and clarity.
• Proficiency using Jira for tracking delivery metrics and Confluence for documentation and team collaboration.
• Understanding of ERP systems, especially within the context of Workday implementations.

Position Details

This role is offered as a long-term contract starting with six months, with the possibility of extension. The working schedule is a full 40-hour week with 3 days required onsite in Boston, MA 02115. The work environment supports a hybrid setup.