Senior Scrum Master

Our client, a leading entertainment and technology provider, is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to join their Enterprise Technology Identity and Access Management (IAM) team for a 15-month hybrid contract (6/25/2026 – 10/4/2027) based in Glendale or Kirkland, with preference for the Glendale office. This non-exempt role is eligible for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, demos, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Support sprint readiness, sprint goals, team capacity, velocity, and sprint execution to promote predictable delivery
• Partner with Product Owners and Engineering Managers to coordinate BAU, project work, unplanned demand, and backlog priorities
• Identify and proactively resolve blockers, risks, issues, and dependencies impacting team performance and delivery
• Coordinate dependencies across IAM domains and collaborate with engineering, product, security, and operations teams
• Provide transparent delivery reporting, including sprint progress, risks, timelines, dependencies, and outcomes
• Coach teams on Agile principles and drive continuous improvement and consistent Agile practices across IAM delivery teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master, or Agile Specialist roles
• Experience working in cybersecurity or Identity & Access Management environments
• Familiarity with IAM domains, including Authentication, Authorization, PAM, IGA, and Directory Services
• Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and managing sprint execution
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
• Experience managing multiple priorities, dependencies, and stakeholders in a complex enterprise environment
• Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience using Agile tools such as Jira

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent certification
• Experience supporting large-scale Agile delivery or transformation initiatives
• CISSP or other security certifications

Skills

• Strong Agile/Scrum facilitation and leadership
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to identify and resolve blockers, risks, and dependencies
• Commitment to continuous improvement and team accountability

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is between $51.00 and $73.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location.