Scrum Master

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Scrum Master in Chicago for a contract role on scaled agile initiatives. Local candidates with 2-3 days in office and strong Jira Align experience preferred.

The role requires 7+ years of Agile experience, deep Scaled Agile know-how, and the ability to coach teams new to Agile while driving effective ceremonies and reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Agile experience
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks, Scrum principles and transformations
• Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coaching teams to adopt Agile practices
• Ability to manage epics, features and user stories and provide Agile reporting
• Advanced hands-on experience with Jira and Jira Align

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for cross-functional teams supporting data ingestion, governance and engineering initiatives
• Coach and mentor teams new to Agile and Scrum, establishing Agile ceremonies and best practices
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives, backlog refinement
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize work using epics, features and user stories
• Drive transparency through metrics, reporting and Agile dashboards
• Use Jira and Jira Align to manage workflows and provide meaningful leadership reporting
• Identify and remove impediments affecting team productivity and delivery
• Promote continuous improvement and maturation of Agile practices
• Collaborate with leadership and technical teams to align priorities and delivery goals
• Keep Agile processes practical and streamlined with structure and discipline

Skills

Agile coaching

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Scrum Master

Jira

Jira Align

Tools

Jira

Jira Align

Job description

Scrum Master - Scaled agile

Must be local to Chicago. 2-3 days in office.

7+ years of Agile Experience

Scaled Agile experience a must have.

Jira Align experience is a must have.

P&C or any insurance is a nice to have.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Scrum Master for cross-functional teams supporting data ingestion, data governance, and engineering initiatives.
• Coach and mentor teams that are new to Agile and Scrum, helping establish Agile principles, ceremonies, and best practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
• Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to manage and prioritize work using epics, features, and user stories.
• Drive transparency and accountability through effective metrics, reporting, and Agile dashboards.
• Utilize Jira and Jira Align to manage workflows, track progress, and provide meaningful reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and remove impediments that may impact team productivity and delivery.
• Promote continuous improvement and help teams mature their Agile practices over time.
• Collaborate with leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery goals.
• Keep Agile processes practical and streamlined, avoiding unnecessary complexity while maintaining structure and discipline.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile software delivery teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks, Scrum principles, and Agile transformation efforts.
• Advanced hands‑on experience with Jira and Jira Align.
• Experience managing and tracking epics, features, user stories, and Agile reporting.
• Ability to coach teams that are new to Agile and help drive adoption of Agile practices.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify processes and guide teams toward effective ways of working.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre- tax and Roth post- tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long- term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Legal Compliance Statements

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.