Scrum Master

Ltd Global; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ltd Global is seeking a Scrum Master to lead multiple teams in California. In this role, you'll facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile practices, and help deliver real value. You will need a Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in a related field, Scrum Master certification, and over 5 years’ experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and leadership skills and hands-on experience with Jira, adaptable to fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Scrum Master or Product Owner role within a software development environment.
• Proven experience coaching teams new to Agile and Scrum.
• Hands-on experience with Jira.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Scrum teams using Agile methodologies in sprint or Kanban environments.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies — daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams and the broader organization on Scrum practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Servant leadership

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)

Tools

Jira

Job description

About the Organization

A nationally recognized research institution where your work directly supports groundbreaking scientific programs. We build the infrastructure behind some of the most impactful research in the country.

About the Role

As a Scrum Master, you will lead multiple Scrum teams and serve as a champion of Agile practices across the organization. You'll facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, remove blockers, coach teams toward self‑organization, and help build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead multiple Scrum teams using Agile methodologies in sprint or Kanban environments
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies — daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives
• Coach teams and the broader organization on Scrum practices, fostering a culture of real value delivery
• Support Product Owners with backlog management, scope, stakeholder requests, and priority setting
• Build and maintain reports for velocity, burndown, capacity, and project planning to provide ongoing insights
• Drive story point estimation, roadmap adjustments, quarterly planning, and cross‑functional collaboration
• Resolve conflicts, remove impediments, and reduce context switching to accelerate team performance
• Provide support within planning and reporting tools such as Jira
• Foster a team culture grounded in commitment, focus, openness, respect, and courage

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in a Scrum Master or Product Owner role within a software development environment
• Hands‑on experience with Jira
• Proven experience coaching teams new to Agile and Scrum

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication, active listening, and servant leadership skills
• Deep knowledge of Scrum elements and artifacts — user stories, sprints, Kanban boards, backlog refinement, velocity, definition of done, and more
• Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to think quickly and act calmly under pressure
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple teams simultaneously
• Highly flexible and adaptable in fast‑paced, rapidly changing environments
• Empathetic coach who puts people first and understands team dynamics
• Ability to lead Agile transformation efforts while honoring team culture, norms, and values