Scrum Master III

Our client, a leading airline company, is seeking a Scrum Master III to join their team in Houston, TX.

Contract type: Contract (19 weeks) – 10/19/2026 to 02/27/2027. Position can be onsite, hybrid, or remote with onsite expectations.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and support 2–3 Scrum teams to ensure effective Agile delivery.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support teams in adopting Scrum practices aligned with the 2020 Scrum Guide.
• Apply Scaled Agile principles to support collaboration across multiple teams.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to support project delivery.
• Identify and help remove impediments affecting team productivity and delivery.
• Support Agile teams working with offshore resources through flexible scheduling.
• Promote continuous improvement, transparency, and effective team collaboration.
• Ensure alignment with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and practices.

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Experience working as a Scrum Master with strong knowledge of the 2020 Scrum Guide.
• Hands‑on experience with Scaled Agile frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
• Experience managing or supporting 2–3 Scrum teams simultaneously.
• Ability to work flexible schedules (6 AM–3 PM or 7 AM–4 PM) to support offshore teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum ceremonies, and team facilitation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience working in the airline or aviation industry.
• Experience supporting large‑scale Agile environments.
• Familiarity with cross‑functional and distributed teams.
• Experience identifying and removing team impediments.
• Experience with Agile delivery metrics and continuous improvement practices.

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong leadership and team facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple Scrum teams and priorities.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scaled Agile practices.
• Adaptability to flexible working schedules.
• Proactive problem‑solving and conflict resolution.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and team success.

Work Environment

• Location: Houston, TX.
• Onsite, hybrid, or remote with onsite expectations.
• Preferred working hours: 6 AM–3 PM or 7 AM–4 PM.
• Flexible schedule required to support offshore teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: approximately $35.00 – $50.00 per hour (estimate; final compensation may vary).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Employee‑owned profit sharing (ESOP).
• 401(k) offered.