Scrum Master

CTR Corporation; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

CTR Group is seeking a Scrum Master to support Agile teams in Newport News, VA. This onsite role includes 2 contract positions for one year or longer, with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

You will coach teams, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and drive continuous improvement across projects. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of Scrum Master experience, strong Agile knowledge, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of Scrum Master experience in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Agile frameworks, and servant leadership.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product Owners, stakeholders, and team members to ensure priorities are clearly defined and understood.
• Identify and remove impediments that may impact sprint commitments or project timelines.
• Monitor team performance and Agile metrics to support transparency and delivery success.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and self-organizing team culture.
• Assist with backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning activities.
• Promote effective communication among technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support organizational Agile maturity through coaching and best-practice implementation.
• Facilitate risk identification and resolution while helping teams maintain focus on business objectives.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

CTR Group is seeking a few Scrum Masters in Newport News, VA. Immediate openings and urgently hiring! 2 Contract Positions for one year or longer. A fully onsite position. Pay Range: $70 - $100 per Hour with Benefits.

What We Offer: Weekly Pay – you receive a paycheck every week Comprehensive Benefits Package Safety First!

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile teams in delivering high-quality projects and business solutions. This role will serve as a servant leader and coach, helping teams embrace Agile principles, improve collaboration, and remove obstacles that impact productivity and delivery. The ideal candidate is passionate about Agile methodologies, team development, and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product Owners, stakeholders, and team members to ensure priorities are clearly defined and understood.
• Identify and remove impediments that may impact sprint commitments or project timelines.
• Monitor team performance and Agile metrics to support transparency and delivery success.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and self-organizing team culture.
• Assist with backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning activities.
• Promote effective communication among technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support organizational Agile maturity through coaching and best-practice implementation.
• Facilitate risk identification and resolution while helping teams maintain focus on business objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master within an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding of Scrum principles, Agile frameworks, and servant leadership.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across departments.

Preferred

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience supporting software development, ERP implementations, digital transformation initiatives, or product development teams.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Experience coaching teams through Agile adoption and process improvement efforts.

About CTR Group

CTR Group operates in the staffing and recruitment industry, Nationwide for over 35 years. We provide full-service staffing support for various sectors including Marine Trades, Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, Commercial, Technical, Professional, Aerospace and Aviation, and Energy. We offer a range of placement options such as Direct Hire, Contract Labor, Temporary & Temp to Hire. CTR Group takes pride in its high ratings across various platforms, reflecting our commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing quality staffing and employment services.

CTR Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and defined requirements of the job, not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or any other protected status. Further, CTR Group encourages United States' Veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for positions for which they are qualified.

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