Scrum Master

Description and Requirements

Role: Slalom Flex (Project Based) – Scrum Master
Location: Centennial, CO
*Please note: This role is not eligible for remote work. Employees must live within a commutable distance of the Centennial area and have the ability to be onsite 5 days per week*

Who You’ll Work With

At Slalom, personal connection meets global scale. Our vision is to enable a world in which everyone loves their work and life. We help organizations of all kinds redefine what’s possible, give shape to the future—and get there.

What You’ll Do

• Lead one or more Agile teams using Scrum Master best practices, while coaching teams toward higher maturity and self-organization
• Partner with product, engineering, and leadership stakeholders to align team execution with broader program priorities and business outcomes
• Support sprint planning and help teams commit to realistic, outcome-driven goals
• Facilitate core Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) and drive continuous improvement across teams
• Proactively identify and remove impediments, escalating and navigating cross-team dependencies as needed
• Drive transparency through consistent communication of risks, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership
• Contribute to scaling Agile practices by supporting coordination across multiple teams (e.g., dependency management, planning alignment)
• Begin to take on program-level responsibilities, such as facilitating cross-team ceremonies, supporting PI planning, and partnering with senior leaders—building toward RTE capabilities

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of Scrum Master experience, with demonstrated success leading Agile teams in complex delivery environments
• Experience working across multiple teams or within scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe or similar), with exposure to program-level planning and coordination
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• Consulting experience

Core Capabilities

• Independence and Judgment – Operates with minimal oversight and applies strong judgment to navigate ambiguity, resolve challenges, and drive outcomes
• Managing Ambiguity – Thrives in dynamic environments, identifying desired outcomes and guiding teams toward delivery
• Personal Flexibility – Adapts quickly to changing client needs, team dynamics, and organizational priorities
• Relationship Building – Builds trust and strong partnerships across teams, stakeholders, and leadership
• Team Leadership – Acts as a servant leader while also providing guidance, coaching, and direction when needed
• Communication – Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication, tailoring messaging to technical and non-technical audiences
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Champions Agile best practices and continuously seeks opportunities to improve team and program performance
• Ethics and Integrity – Models professionalism and integrity in all situations
• Self-Starter – Takes initiative to go beyond expectations, proactively identifying opportunities to add value and grow into expanded responsibilities

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.