Scrum Master

Horizontal Talent; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Horizontal Talent, a hybrid Scrum Master role in a large enterprise, seeks an experienced coach to guide multiple agile teams delivering high-value software. You will facilitate ceremonies, drive continuous improvement, and partner across product, technology, and UX to align priorities and delivery.

The role emphasizes collaborative, metrics-driven coaching, helping teams track objectives and key results while maturing agile practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in agile technology delivery.
• Experience on software delivery lifecycle teams.
• Strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban; agile values.
• Ability to lead ceremonies and remove obstacles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach multiple agile teams delivering software.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and release planning.
• Support quarterly planning and cross-team coordination.
• Partner with product, technology, and UX stakeholders to align priorities.

Skills

Agile delivery

Scrum & Kanban

Ceremonies leadership

Stakeholder communication

Cross-team collaboration

Ambiguity management

Experience coaching teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Dragonboat

MURAL

Job description

Join a collaborative agile team helping deliver high-value software solutions that support major technology initiatives. This hybrid Scrum Master opportunity is focused on coaching teams, facilitating agile practices, and driving continuous improvement across multiple groups in a large enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach multiple agile teams as they deliver software and improve ways of working
• Facilitate core agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and release planning
• Support quarterly planning and cross-team coordination efforts
• Partner with product, technology, and UX stakeholders to align priorities and support delivery
• Help teams define and track objectives and key results, and use metrics to measure progress and maturity
• Guide teams through challenges such as changing priorities, resource constraints, and adoption of agile practices
• Coach leaders, team members, and product partners on agile principles, roles, and responsibilities
• Support backlog organization, story mapping, prioritization, and planning activities
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability
• Mentor other Agilists and contribute to a community of practice

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in agile technology delivery
• 5+ years of experience working on software delivery lifecycle teams
• Strong understanding of agile values, principles, and frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban
• Ability to lead ceremonies, remove obstacles, and support team performance
• Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Comfort working in a large, complex organization and influencing across teams
• Ability to work independently, adapt to ambiguity, and balance multiple priorities
• Experience partnering with non-technical stakeholders and helping unify teams around shared goals
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, growth-minded approach
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Skills

• Certified Scrum Master or similar agile certification
• Experience supporting multiple teams at once
• Familiarity with agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Dragonboat, or MURAL
• Experience with distributed teams across different time zones
• Background in product management, business analysis, or product development
• Experience with outcomes-based planning, such as OKRs
• Exposure to quarterly planning, product discovery, and cross-team delivery coordination
• Understanding of iterative and incremental development practices
• Ability to contribute on aggressive timelines while maintaining quality
• Interest in mentoring others and helping teams grow stronger together

Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment where every person can contribute and succeed. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to equitable hiring practices that support belonging, growth, and opportunity for all.

Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. The pay range for this role is $32 - $66 per hour based on qualifications and experience.