Scrum Master Lead

Job Description

The Scrum Master Lead plays a pivotal role in guiding agile transformation by embedding agile best practices and fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and mature agile culture. The role ensures consistent delivery and clarity in requirements, empowers teams through coaching, and standardizes agile frameworks across the organization.

This is an in-house/on-site position so candidates must be commutable to Plano, TX.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assess agile maturity and tailor strategies to enhance team performance and delivery speed

Standardize and improve processes for requirements intake, planning, and refinement

Facilitate and mentor teams in agile ceremonies and framework adoption (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)

Drive adoption of agile tools and ensure traceability and visibility across workflows

Coach leaders and stakeholders on supporting agile delivery and high-performing teams

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field

7+ years in Scrum Master or Agile Coaching roles

Proven success leading agile transformations at the team and organizational level

Expertise in Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, and agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, X-Ray)

Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or ICAgile Certified Professional

Background in digital or media environments and requirements management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Agile Mastery: Deep understanding of Scrum and other agile frameworks, with ability to lead teams in applying these practices effectively

Requirements Management: Skilled in facilitating requirement gathering, writing user stories, and aligning deliverables with business goals

Team Coaching: Strong facilitation, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills to develop self-organizing, empowered teams

Tool Expertise: Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, X-Ray, and agile process automation tools

Change Agent: Ability to influence culture, support agile leadership, and continuously improve delivery modelsCompany Description

We specialize in staffing exceptional IT Professionals to industry leading companies in the US and abroad. Through our dedicated and ethical approach, we represent the finest employers and professionals in the marketplace today. This position is with one of our clients.

Full-time