Scrum Master

The Scrum Master will lead and facilitate Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) planning activities across the enterprise, ensuring alignment between business strategy and delivery execution. This role drives Agile ceremonies-including Program Increment (PI) Planning, sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives-while supporting backlog management and cross-team coordination. The Scrum Master partners closely with key stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to promote continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of high-value, customer-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate SAFe Agile ceremonies such as PI Planning, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums.
• Manage and maintain program and team backlogs, ensuring alignment with priorities and business objectives.
• Collaborate with product owners, delivery teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure project goals are clearly defined and met.
• Remove impediments and proactively identify risks, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support Agile maturity and promote adoption of SAFe best practices across the organization.
• Participate in enterprise-level planning events and strategic alignment meetings with IT leadership and stakeholders.
• Track team performance and provide metrics to support decision making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience serving as a Scrum Master, Release Train on technology or enterprise programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and project planning methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Professional certifications (at least one preferred):

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent (PSM I/II)
• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)

Job ID

2025-20578
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Technology (AGT), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGT, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGT provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGT delivers new technologies and partners with leading edge commercial enterprises to deliver unique and innovative IT solutions.

As an AGT employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.