Scrum Master

Piper Companies is seeking a Scrum Master to join a trusted leader in financial services, known for innovation, scale, and long-term focus for a full-time, remote contract position. The Scrum Master will guide Agile teams by applying Scrum principles, coaching for continuous improvement, and partnering with Product Owners to manage backlogs, remove impediments, and ensure effective Agile ceremonies.

Responsibilities of the Scrum Master include:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) and ensure effective team collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product Owners to manage backlogs, prioritize work, and deliver high-value outcomes aligned with product roadmaps.
• Coach and mentor Agile teams to enhance performance, maturity, and adoption of Agile principles, practices, and tools.
• Identify and remove impediments to team progress, while promoting transparency through the use of metrics and performance artifacts.
• Coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders to support integrated solution delivery and foster a culture of agility and innovation.

Qualifications for the Scrum Master include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Introductory Scrum Master certification required; advanced certification strongly preferred.
• Proven experience coaching and mentoring Agile teams in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Lean) with a focus on delivering customer value.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Compensation for the Scrum Master:

Salary Range: $120,000-$128,000 USD/year

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 7/31. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Agile Facilitator, Certified Scrum Master, CSM, PSM, Agile Project Manager, Jira, Kanban, Lean, Agile Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Product Backlog, Agile Ceremonies, Continuous Improvement, Agile Metrics, Burn-down Charts, Scrum of Scrums, Agile Transformation, Team Coaching, Product Owner Collaboration, Agile Delivery, Agile Frameworks, SAFe, Agile Maturity, Cross-functional Teams, Software Development Lifecycle, SDLC

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