Scrum Master

JSM Consulting Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JSM Consulting Inc. seeks an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile practices across multiple teams in Boston. You will coach teams on Scrum or Kanban, facilitate ceremonies, and help deliver valuable increments.

The role requires strong servant leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to influence at all levels. You will partner with leadership on planning, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Scrum Master or similar Agile role.
• Experience delivering epics, releases, and versions.
• Experience applying Agile principles and practices.
• Programming/development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach, inspire, and mentor teams on Agile principles, values, and practices.
• Lead Agile practices for multiple teams, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Enable progress toward objectives, KPIs, and commitments.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and focus on customer value and quality.
• Remove impediments, resolve conflicts, and recommend solutions.
• Facilitate open communication and positive team dynamics.
• Partner with leadership on scaled planning activities and ceremonies.
• Contribute to the Agile Community and increase overall Agile maturity.
• May act as a Scrum-of-Scrums leader for domain-level work.

Skills

Agile coaching

Servant leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Facilitation

Scrum/Kanban

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our team and lead Agile practices across multiple teams. This is a high-priority, proactive requisition for a candidate who can foster collaboration, coach teams on Agile principles, and ensure successful delivery of product increments.

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our team and lead Agile practices across multiple teams. This is a high-priority, proactive requisition for a candidate who can foster collaboration, coach teams on Agile principles, and ensure successful delivery of product increments.

Responsibilities

• Coach, inspire, and mentor teams on Agile principles, values, and practices.
• Independently lead Agile practices (Scrum or Kanban) for multiple teams, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Enable progress toward objectives, KPIs, and commitments.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and focus on customer value and quality.
• Remove impediments, resolve conflicts, and recommend solutions.
• Facilitate open communication and positive team dynamics.
• Partner with leadership on scaled planning activities and ceremonies.
• Contribute to the Agile Community and increase overall Agile maturity.
• May act as a Scrum-of-Scrums leader for domain-level work.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or similar Agile role.
• Proven experience applying Agile principles and practices, delivering epics, releases, and versions.
• Familiarity with Agile patterns and techniques (e.g., burndown charts, retrospectives, user story refinement).
• Programming/development experience preferred.
• Strong servant leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence leaders at all levels and foster an Agile mindset.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and team development.