Principal Scrum Master—Agile Leader for Defense Programs

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, Utah seeks a Scrum Master/Principal Scrum Master to coach agile teams, remove impediments, and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality software. You will partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to maintain a clear backlog and aligned goals.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, metrics tracking, and fostering a culture of accountability and psychological safety across cross‑functional teams; travel is minimal and security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years applying Agile frameworks in software/IT delivery.
• At least 1 year hands‑on experience using Jira for boards, sprints, stories.
• Proven ability to remove impediments and facilitate ceremonies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as servant leader for one or more cross‑functional Agile teams.
• Facilitate core ceremonies and maintain a prioritized backlog.
• Promote transparency with Agile metrics and drive improvement.
• Coach Product Owners and stakeholders on backlog strategy and delivery.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to manage dependencies and risks.

Skills

Agile frameworks

Jira

Facilitation

Communication

Backlog refinement

Education

Bachelor's in Science

Master's or PhD (optional)

Tools

Jira

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, Utah seeks a Scrum Master/Principal Scrum Master to coach agile teams, remove impediments, and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality software. You will partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to maintain a clear backlog and aligned goals.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, metrics tracking, and fostering a culture of accountability and psychological safety across cross‑functional teams; travel is minimal and security clearance is required.