AI-Led Scrum Master

Apex Systems, LLC; Southlake (TX); Hybrid; USD 143,270,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an AI-led Scrum Master in Southlake, TX, onsite, to guide multiple software teams in adopting and maturing Scrum practices. You will shield teams, remove impediments, and ensure transparent progress for stakeholders across two or more Agile teams.

You will partner with Product Owners on backlog grooming, release planning, and cross-team dependency management, leveraging AI-led initiatives to drive business value and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Experience with AI-led teams and scaling AI projects.
• Experience in enterprise environments and cross-team dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies for multiple teams.
• Remove impediments and shield teams from distractions.
• Collaborate with Product Owner on backlog and release planning.
• Report progress and blockers to stakeholders.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile Methodologies

Backlog Management

Stakeholder Communication

Facilitation

Cross-team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

SAFe

LeSS

DAD

Nexus

Job description

# AI-Led Scrum MasterApply**Job#: 3054398****Job Description:**AI-Led Scrum Master**Location:** Southlake, Texas (Onsite)Role OverviewOur organization is seeking a Scrum Master to manage the Scrum process within software development teams focused on new AI-led initiatives. This role is instrumental in helping teams adopt and improve on the Scrum methodology, coaching them to higher levels of maturity, and ensuring adherence to the Scrum framework. As a servant-leader, you will lead dedicated teams to deliver business value through their development and delivery execution.Key Responsibilities* Serve as a servant leader, finding satisfaction in facilitating the success of others.* Remove obstacles that prevent the team from accomplishing its Sprint goals.* Ensure all necessary information regarding team progress and successes is highly visible to all stakeholders.* Support the Product Owner by communicating updates, removing impediments, and assisting with backlog and release plan maintenance.* Foster an environment where creativity and empowerment can flourish within the development team.* Act as a Scrum Master for two or more Agile teams simultaneously, providing leadership, direction, and coaching.* Organize and facilitate effective Scrum meetings, including backlog grooming, Sprint planning, daily Scrums, Sprint reviews, and Sprint retrospectives.* Work with Product Owners to develop, manage, and continuously groom the team’s product backlog.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.**Experience:*** 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.* 5+ years of experience in a software development environment, preferably involving cross-team dependencies.* Must have experience working in an environment of AI-led teams.* 3+ years of experience owning and managing customer expectations, project schedules, status and reporting, and change management.* Experience leading teams in a large, complex enterprise environment.* Demonstrated success scaling AI-Assisted software development across multiple teams.**Technical Skills:*** Fully educated and conversant on the Scrum process according to the Scrum Guide.* A thorough understanding of Agile values and principles.* Thorough understanding of backlog grooming, relative estimating, release planning, and Sprint planning.* Knowledge of Scrum metrics such as Sprint burndown, release burnup, and velocity.* Ability to apply a wide variety of patterns and techniques to enable team success.* Knowledge of project management fundamentals.* Strong grasp of software development and technology.Preferred Qualifications* Scrum Master certification.* Experience with one or more scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, DAD, Nexus).* Previous experience as a traditional project and/or program manager.* DevOps experience, including continuous integration, continuous build, and continuous delivery tools and techniques.Compensation & BenefitsA comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Southlake, TX, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 1, 2026**Pay Range:** $50 - $60 per hour