Agile Scrum Master Consultant I

EPITEC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an Agile Scrum Master for a hybrid role in Chicago. You will lead and coach multiple Scrum teams, facilitating ceremonies and improving team performance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Agile delivery, holds a Scrum Master certification, and is proficient in Jira. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $60–$70 with benefits. Join us to drive team maturity and deliver innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• CSM certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of Agile delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Agile Scrum Teams.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
• Manage risks and improve team performance.
• Support Product Owner in backlog management.

Skills

Prior experience as a Scrum Master

Strong servant-leader mindset

Experience delivering software using Agile

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Jira

Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms

Education

Scrum Master Certification (CSM) preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Minimum 4 years of related work experience

Tools

Jira

Jira Align

Job description

Role: Agile Scrum Master

Location: Hybrid – must be local to Chicago; expected in office twice a week

Contract: Opportunity for extensions

Compensation: $60–$70/hr with benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support multiple Agile Scrum Teams on complex initiatives.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure adherence to Scrum values.
• Identify and resolve delivery impediments; elevate when necessary.
• Manage risks and issues, foster continuous improvement, and drive team maturity.
• Serve as an Agile subject matter expert and mentor.
• Support Product Owner in backlog management and prioritization.
• Build strong team environments and manage conflict resolution.
• Promote transparency around delivery progress, quality, and schedule.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Prior experience as a Scrum Master using Agile Scrum methodology.
• Strong servant‑leader mindset with coaching and mentoring skills.
• Experience delivering modern enterprise software using Agile.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Jira and Jira Align:
  • Connect strategy to execution.
  • Manage program‑level backlogs.
  • Visualize dependencies across Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
  • Configure dashboards, OKRs, and lean metrics.
• AI & Tooling Awareness:
  • Familiarity with AI‑enhanced platforms (Jira Automation, Rovo, GitHub Copilot, Lucid AI, Microsoft Copilot).
  • Ability to interpret AI‑generated insights and coach teams on AI‑driven practices.

Education & Experience

• Scrum Master Certification (CSM) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience in enterprise IT with Agile delivery.
• Previous project management experience preferred.