Scrum Master

KellyMitchell Group; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned ESOP

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery of SAP S/4HANA in a hybrid scaled Agile environment within a major utility program in Oakland. This W-2 role focuses on modernizing ERP across Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Safety, with cross-functional SAP teams and integration with data migration efforts.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years as a Scrum Master on ERP/SAP programs, strong Jira/Confluence proficiency, and a proven ability to navigate SAFe or

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Scrum Master in enterprise-scale Agile delivery.
• Scrum Master on an ERP program or SAP support organization.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation or major ERP platforms (SAP ECC, Oracle, Workday, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and hybrid delivery models in a structured environment.
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and traditional SAP project phases.
• Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) and managing cross-team dependencies.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in Jira and Confluence, and in data conversion/analytics.

Responsibilities

• Act as a servant leader for 1–2 cross-functional Agile teams (SAP functional, technical, and business).
• Facilitate all standard Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and empirical delivery.
• Navigate the tension between Agile team delivery and traditional PMO structures (stage gates, deliverables, RAID logs).
• Support integration with waterfall-driven workstreams (data migration, testing, cutover).
• Ensure team alignment to program increments and release plans in accordance with hybrid/agile governance.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, System Integrator Partners and SAP consultants to maintain a clear and prioritized backlog.
• Facilitate story refinement and sizing sessions (e.g., user stories, technical tasks, SAP-specific enhancements).
• Coordinate dependencies, blockers, and risks across other SAP streams and legacy systems.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies at scale (e.g., PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos) if using SAFe or similar framework.
• Interface with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Architects, and other Scrum Masters to synchronize team deliveries.
• Contribute to Agile metrics and reporting dashboards (velocity, burndown, team health).

Skills

Scrum Master

ERP program

SAP S/4HANA

SAFe

Jira

Confluence

Stakeholder management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery of SAP S/4HANA in a hybrid scaled Agile environment at a leading utility company. This is a high-impact role within a multi-year digital transformation program aiming to modernize core ERP systems for finance, supply chain, Human Resources, Enterprise Health, and Safety. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as a servant leader for 1–2 cross-functional Agile teams (SAP functional, technical, and business)
• Facilitate all standard Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and empirical delivery
• Navigate the tension between Agile team delivery and traditional PMO structures (stage gates, deliverables, RAID logs)
• Support integration with waterfall-driven workstreams (e.g., data migration, testing, cutover)
• Ensure team alignment to program increments and release plans in accordance with hybrid/agile governance
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, System Integrator Partners and SAP consultants to maintain a clear and prioritized backlog
• Facilitate story refinement and sizing sessions (e.g., user stories, technical tasks, SAP-specific enhancements)
• Coordinate dependencies, blockers, and risks across other SAP streams and legacy systems
• Participate in Agile ceremonies at scale (e.g., PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos) if using SAFe or similar framework
• Interface with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Architects, and other Scrum Masters to synchronize team deliveries
• Contribute to Agile metrics and reporting dashboards (velocity, burndown, team health)

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 5+ years experience as a Scrum Master in enterprise-scale Agile delivery
• Scrum master experience on an ERP program or in an SAP Support organization
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation or major ERP platforms (SAP ECC, Oracle, Workday, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and hybrid delivery models in a structured environment
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and traditional SAP project phases
• Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) and managing cross-team dependencies
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Must be proficient in Jira and proficient in other tools such as Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent S/4 Hana with an emphasis on data, including data conversion and cleansing, reporting and analytics
• Use Jira (or similar) to manage team backlogs and progress
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and integration points with Agile planning
• Coordinate with SAP functional leads (e.g., FI/CO, MM, PM, SD) and technical leads (e.g., Basis, ABAP, PI/PO)

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Agile/Scrum Credentials: Active Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM II), or PMI-ACP
• Scaled Agile: SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
• SAP Specific: Official SAP Activate Project Manager certification
• Traditional: Project Management Professional (PMP) to navigate the hybrid PMO environment

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex application security structures, identify transactional anomalies, and build clean mitigation strategies
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical access risks into clear business terminology for Finance and Compliance leadership
• Independent Execution: A self-starter capable of driving remediation efforts and managing audit artifacts with minimal daily supervision
• Detail-Oriented Governance: Unwavering commitment to accuracy, documentation discipline, and maintaining strict compliance protocols in a heavily regulated environment

Work Environment

Location: Oakland, CA *LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY* The role is hybrid with 3 days onsite (Tues-Thurs)

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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