Scrum Master W2 Local Hybrid

This is a hybrid contract position based in Charlotte, NC, requiring onsite presence 3 days per week. Local candidates only.

About the role

Guides and coaches the Scrum Team on Agile practices and principles to deliver high-quality products and services. Helps the team reach a high-performing level by identifying strengths and areas for improvement, employing appropriate coaching and development techniques. Ensures Scrum is understood and adhered to, coaching the team in self-organization, cross-functional skills, domain knowledge, and effective communication. Works with internal and external stakeholders to influence decision-making and support organizational projects. Resolves team impediments with other Scrum Masters to enhance Scrum effectiveness and contributes to advancing Agile practices within the organization.

Acts as a leader who coaches and supports Agile teams primarily focused on Business as Usual (BAU) work, with some involvement in department initiatives and corporate projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support all Scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Coach the Scrum Team on Agile practices, self-organization, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure adherence to Scrum theory, practices, and guidelines.
• Work with Scrum Team and stakeholders to drive decision-making and support organizational initiatives.
• Resolve team impediments to increase Scrum effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Agile coaches and other Scrum Masters to grow within the role.
• Contribute to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as an Agile Scrum Master.
• 5+ years of experience with JIRA Issue and Project Tracking Software.
• Experience in financial services or banking systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience on large and complex projects (desired).
• Agile coaching experience (desired).
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (desired).
• Working knowledge of Lean Agile SDLC processes and deliverables.
• Experience in Application Lifecycle Management.
• Experience educating all levels of management within the Agile framework (portfolio, program, team).
• Excellent analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Process and detail-oriented.
• Accountability for meeting deliverable deadlines.
• Ability to foster strong collaboration among team members and help solve problems.
• Self-motivation, self-direction, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality or timelines.

Skills

• Scrum and Agile methodologies (primary).
• Jira (secondary).
• Agile coaching (tertiary).
• User stories.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $75.00/hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life Insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for employee and dependents).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).