IT Scrum Master

Encore Electric, Inc; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone allowance

Short-term incentive program

Employee benefits

Job summary

Encore Electric, Inc. seeks an IT Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery within the Information Technology department from our Lakewood, Colorado office. You will coach teams, facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure work aligns with business priorities and company goals.

You will partner with Product Owners, stakeholders, and external vendors to plan, prioritize, and deliver technology initiatives, while communicating progress, risks, and value across leadership and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, PM or related field.
• Three to five years leading technology initiatives and facilitating Agile teams.
• Experience defining user stories and supporting Agile delivery practices.
• Occasional travel to Encore regional offices may be required.
• Construction industry experience and IT solutions in that context preferred.
• Certifications such as CSM/PSM/PMI-ACP/PMP preferred; experience with Azure DevOps/Jira/Teamwork.com/Miro is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, assign tasks, oversee progress, and prepare reports on risks.
• Track milestones, scope, issues, risks, and costs; report progress to sponsors and strategists.
• Identify opportunities for business process improvements and build business cases as needed.
• Evaluate solutions against requirements and guidelines; refine PM practices and PMI standards.
• Lead technology initiatives with significant business-process implications and coach teams through change.

Skills

Agile facilitation

Scrum leadership

Team coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Teamwork.com

Miro

Job description

The IT Scrum Master , Support Services will serve as a Scrum Master and Agile delivery leader within the Information Technology department. This position facilitates Agile practices across IT teams, supports the delivery of technology initiatives, and helps ensure work is aligned to business priorities and organizational goals.

This role partners with Product Owners, stakeholders, technical teams, leadership, and external vendors to support planning, prioritization, delivery, risk management, communication, and continuous improvement. The Scrum Master promotes accountability, transparency, collaboration, and Agile best practices while helping teams remove impediments and deliver value consistently. This individual may also perform business analysis, support project intake activities, and assist with organizational change efforts as needed.

PLEASE NOTE: this role is based full-time in our Lakewood office. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Compensation for this Role:

$90,000 - $130,000 USD annually, depending on experience

General Responsibilities

Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships

Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed

Earn and maintain customer trust

Uphold the core values of the organization

Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

Foster a collaborative, respectful, and engaging team environment

Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement

Encourage effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders

Specific Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed project plans, assign tasks, oversee project progress and prepare regular reports and presentations regarding project progress and risks

Track the completion of project milestones as well as scope, issues, risks and cost for each project and reports progress to the project sponsor and chief strategist

Assist stakeholders working in corporate services to identify potential business process improvements, including the development of business cases to support proposed changes to business operations and processes

Evaluate alternative solutions in light of business requirements, current operating processes and internal guidelines

Develop business requirements and business case and/or a cost/benefit analysis as necessary

Help to refine internal project management practices and the application of PMI process and knowledge areas and adheres to established project management standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Agile principles and Scrum framework
• Scrum Master accountabilities and servant leadership
• Agile planning, estimation, backlog management, and delivery practices
• Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Product backlog management, backlog refinement, and user story development
• Business Analysis, including:
• Requirements analysis
• Developing business cases
• Types of ROI including Net Present Value, Payback Period, and IRR
• Benefits realization
• Alternative solution analysis
• Organizational Change Management
• Lean process improvement methodologies
• Project governance, risk management, and project intake practices
• Common corporate business functions
• Information Technology systems, applications, and infrastructure environments

Skill in:

• Agile facilitation, Scrum leadership, and team coaching
• Project planning, execution, risk management, and delivery oversight
• Stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and executive communication
• Business analysis and translating requirements into actionable work
• Managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Agile and project management tools, methodologies, and reporting practices
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to:

• Lead technology initiatives that include significant business process implications
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams
• Identify risk areas and proactively determine appropriate mitigation strategies
• Remove barriers and obstacles that impact team performance
• Coach individuals and teams through organizational and process change
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff
• Work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Balance Agile delivery practices with business expectations and project governance requirements
• Drive transparency, accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving
• Climbing
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Standing
• Stooping
• Vision acuity (near and far)
• Walking

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or related analytical and technical coursework required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Three to five years of experience leading technology initiatives, facilitating Agile teams, managing projects, or supporting cross-functional business technology efforts is required.
• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing product backlogs, defining user stories, and supporting Agile delivery practices is highly desirable.
• Occasional travel to Encore regional offices may also be required.
• Experience in the construction industry, particularly electrical contracting, along with experience implementing Information Technology solutions is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent certifications are preferred. Experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, Teamwork.com, Miro, or similar Agile work management platforms is also preferred.
• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore's in house training program.
• This position is eligible for a cell phone allowance and the short-term incentive program.

Applications will close for this position on September 1, 2026 or when role is filled.

For information regarding this position, please contact [e-mail]

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

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