Staff Scrum Master

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (e.g., planning, daily coordination, reviews, retrospectives) across complex or multiple teams, adapting approaches as needed.
• Guide teams in applying Agile principles to improve delivery outcomes, collaboration, and adaptability.
• Identify, track, and resolve impediments that impact delivery, including cross-team or organizational dependencies.
• Partner with product owners and stakeholders to ensure backlog readiness, prioritization clarity, and alignment with business goals.
• Monitor delivery metrics (e.g., flow, predictability, cycle time) and use insights to improve team performance and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and follow-through on actionable changes.
• Support alignment and coordination across teams working on related initiatives or shared goals.
• Influence adoption of Agile best practices, tools, and frameworks across the organization.
• Provide guidance and informal coaching to other Scrum Masters or team members.
• Communicate risks, issues, and progress to stakeholders, ensuring visibility and informed decision-making.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 6 years’ experience working as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator in complex environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and delivery practices.
• Strong facilitation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to operate independently and manage ambiguity across multiple workstreams.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and teams without direct authority.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret delivery data and recommend improvements.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).

Certifications

• Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, PSM, SAFe) preferred.

Location

Hillsboro, OR 97124

Target Compensation

$131k - $157k annually + annual bonus

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Employment Statements

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