Scrum Master

Join a collaborative agile team helping deliver high-value software solutions that support major technology initiatives. This hybrid Scrum Master opportunity is focused on coaching teams, facilitating agile practices, and driving continuous improvement across multiple groups in a large enterprise environment.
Responsibilities

• Lead and coach multiple agile teams as they deliver software and improve ways of working
• Facilitate core agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and release planning
• Support quarterly planning and cross-team coordination efforts
• Partner with product, technology, and UX stakeholders to align priorities and support delivery
• Help teams define and track objectives and key results, and use metrics to measure progress and maturity
• Guide teams through challenges such as changing priorities, resource constraints, and adoption of agile practices
• Coach leaders, team members, and product partners on agile principles, roles, and responsibilities
• Support backlog organization, story mapping, prioritization, and planning activities
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability
• Mentor other Agilists and contribute to a community of practice

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in agile technology delivery
• 5+ years of experience working on software delivery lifecycle teams
• Strong understanding of agile values, principles, and frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban
• Ability to lead ceremonies, remove obstacles, and support team performance
• Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Comfort working in a large, complex organization and influencing across teams
• Ability to work independently, adapt to ambiguity, and balance multiple priorities
• Experience partnering with non-technical stakeholders and helping unify teams around shared goals
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, growth-minded approach
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Skills

• Certified Scrum Master or similar agile certification
• Experience supporting multiple teams at once
• Familiarity with agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Dragonboat, or MURAL
• Experience with distributed teams across different time zones
• Background in product management, business analysis, or product development
• Experience with outcomes-based planning, such as OKRs
• Exposure to quarterly planning, product discovery, and cross-team delivery coordination
• Understanding of iterative and incremental development practices
• Ability to contribute on aggressive timelines while maintaining quality
• Interest in mentoring others and helping teams grow stronger together

Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment where every person can contribute and succeed. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to equitable hiring practices that support belonging, growth, and opportunity for all.

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