Scrum Master

We're looking for a professional and organized Scrum Master to join our team in Leesburg, United States. In this role, you will serve as a catalyst for agile transformation, facilitating collaboration and driving continuous improvement across development teams. You will be responsible for coaching teams on Scrum practices, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. The ideal candidate will be a supportive leader who empowers teams to deliver high-quality products while maintaining alignment with organizational goals.

Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure effective team communication and continuous process improvement

Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile and Scrum methodologies, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared ownership

Identify, escalate, and help resolve impediments and blockers that hinder team productivity and sprint progress

Manage and prioritize product backlogs in collaboration with product owners, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives

Monitor sprint metrics and team performance, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for optimization

Facilitate communication between development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment

Support team members in their professional development through coaching, mentoring, and skill-building initiatives

Customize and adapt Agile processes to fit organizational needs while maintaining core Scrum principles

Conduct retrospectives and implement actionable improvements based on team feedback and performance data

Maintain comprehensive documentation of sprint activities, metrics, and team progress for reporting and analysis

**Required Skills and Experience:**

Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile coaching role for a minimum of 3 years

Deep knowledge of Scrum framework, Agile methodologies, and best practices

Strong facilitation and coaching skills with the ability to guide teams through complex challenges

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels

Proficiency in sprint planning, backlog management, and release planning

Experience with conflict resolution and impediment removal in team environments

Demonstrated ability to analyze team performance metrics and drive continuous improvement

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

**Preferred Skills and Experience:**

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification

Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms

Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other scaling methodologies

Experience working in software development or technology-driven environments

Familiarity with Kanban or Lean principles

Experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams

• Background in process improvement and organizational change management
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• i360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or status within any other protected group.
• Only Direct Hires - No recruiting or staffing firms’ submissions will be considered.