Job Description

Scrum Master

Location:  St. Louis, Missouri (Hybrid)
Contract Length:  12 Month Contract

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery teams by facilitating Scrum practices, removing impediments, and enabling high-performing teams. This role will partner closely with product owners, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure effective Agile execution while promoting continuous improvement and strong collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, experience working within large enterprise environments, and a demonstrated ability to guide teams through complex delivery initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Scrum Master for Agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Guide teams in the effective use of Scrum practices to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality work.

• Identify and remove impediments that may impact team productivity or sprint commitments.

• Support product owners in backlog refinement, prioritization, and planning activities.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration within Agile teams.

• Track and communicate team progress, sprint outcomes, and delivery metrics to stakeholders.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure alignment with organizational Agile practices and delivery goals.

• Promote Agile best practices and help teams mature their Agile adoption and performance.

• Facilitate communication and coordination across teams when dependencies exist.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master or working within Agile delivery teams.

• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting Scrum teams in delivering software or technical solutions.

• Strong understanding of Scrum framework and Agile principles.

• Ability to work collaboratively with product owners, developers, and business stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

Required Certifications

One or more of the following Agile certifications is required:

• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)

• Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

• Or another recognized Agile certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working within large organizations or Fortune 500 companies

• Experience working in scaled Agile environments (SAFe or similar frameworks)

• Experience supporting multiple Agile teams or large enterprise delivery programs

Key Skills

• Agile & Scrum Methodologies

• Sprint Facilitation & Agile Ceremonies

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Team Coaching & Agile Maturity

• Conflict Resolution & Impediment Removal

• Agile Metrics & Reporting