Scrum Master

Synechron; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package

Comprehensive insurance plan

10 days of paid annual leave

Extensive training opportunities

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to support multiple Agile teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The candidate should have strong knowledge of SAFe principles, a solid understanding of the SDLC, and experience in facilitating Scrum ceremonies. Responsibilities include managing dependencies, ensuring sprint execution, and fostering collaboration among teams. The company offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for international work and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Scrum Master in Scaled Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAFe processes and ceremonies.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and software delivery practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile tools.
• Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach teams on Agile & SAFe best practices.
• Manage dependencies and support ART-level events.
• Ensure backlog readiness, sprint execution, and adherence to DoD/DoR.
• Ensure backlog readiness, sprint execution, and adherence to DoD/DoR.
• Remove impediments, track team progress, and support continuous improvement.
• Promote strong collaboration, communication, and transparency across teams.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum practices

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Experience with Jira

Education

Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

We are at Synechron, a global consulting firm that combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Our technologies span Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering for financial services and technology firms. Through FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, including AI, Blockchain, Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications, and more. The company has a global workforce and multiple offices worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to support multiple Agile teams in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of SAFe principles, a solid understanding of the SDLC, and proven experience partnering with RTEs, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and predictable delivery.

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach teams on Agile & SAFe best practices.
• Partner with RTE, POs, and other Scrum Masters to manage dependencies and support ART-level events.
• Contribute to Pre-PI Planning, PI Planning, Iteration Planning, and Inspect & Adapt activities.
• Ensure backlog readiness, sprint execution, and adherence to DoD/DoR.
• Remove impediments, track team progress, and support continuous improvement.
• Promote strong collaboration, communication, and transparency across teams.

Requirements:

• Experienced as a Scrum Master in Scaled Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAFe processes and ceremonies.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and software delivery practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile tools.
• Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) required.

We offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• Comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business access to curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with colleagues from FinLabs and CoE groups.
• Projects with leading tier-one banks and financial institutions.
• A flat and approachable organization and a diverse, global work culture.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture. Synechron is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Our DEI initiative, Same Difference, is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide flexible work arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, and development programs.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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