Scrum Master
At CGI, you will solve important business and technical problems as a full-time consultant serving local, enterprise clients. You'll be part of a team of dedicated people and make an impact with both internal and client partners. This position is located in Columbia, South Carolina in a hybrid environment.
About the role
We are seeking a Scrum Master to help Agile teams deliver value efficiently and consistently by facilitating Scrum practices, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who can balance strong facilitation skills with a practical understanding of team dynamics, delivery, and Agile principles. The Scrum Master will partner closely with Product Owners, developers, and stakeholders to keep work moving, improve team effectiveness, and ensure Scrum practices are applied in a way that supports meaningful business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Help the team stay focused on delivering high-value work and meeting sprint goals.
- Identify and remove impediments and blockers that impact team productivity and delivery.
- Coach team members on Scrum principles, Agile practices, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with the Product Owner to support backlog readiness, prioritization, and effective sprint planning.
- Use Jira Software and/or Confluence to track work, document team processes, and provide visibility into delivery.
- Encourage strong collaboration, accountability, and communication across the team.
- Help identify opportunities to improve team processes, delivery predictability, and overall effectiveness.
- Support the team in using metrics and retrospective insights to drive practical improvements.
- Facilitate communication between the team, leadership, and key stakeholders when needed.
- Promote a healthy Agile environment where teams can raise issues, adapt quickly, and continuously improve.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with Jira Software or Confluence
- Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile principles
- Experience facilitating team ceremonies and Agile delivery processes
- Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to identify and remove obstacles that impact team performance
- Experience coaching teams toward greater ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders
Pay
A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $80,600 to $156,700.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive insurance options
- Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Wellness and well-being program
About CGI
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because:
- You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
- Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
- You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.