Scrum Master

Guidehouse; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Agile/Delivery Lead to drive Scrum and SAFe practices within technology consulting teams in the United States. Responsibilities include leading delivery across Product, Development, and QA, facilitating ceremonies, coaching on Agile principles, and removing impediments to ensure on-time, high-quality software releases.

You will work with Product Owners to refine backlogs and align sprint work with business objectives, while promoting team health and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Two (2) years of experience supporting Agile software development or technology implementation projects.
• Experience supporting or leading Agile teams in software development environments.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile frameworks; SAFe experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to remove impediments, manage competing priorities, and drive team outcomes.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role and associated government clearance requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to be eligible for consideration.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile/Scrum delivery across cross-functional Product, Development, and QA teams to support timely, high-quality software delivery.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe methodologies to strengthen adoption and delivery maturity.
• Identify and remove impediments, manage risks, and help teams maintain focus on sprint goals and delivery commitments.
• Use Agile metrics, including velocity, predictability, and team health, to promote transparency and continuous improvement.
• Promote delivery best practices across engineering, testing, and release activities to support quality outcomes.
• Partner with Product Owners to refine the backlog, prioritize work, and align sprint execution with business objectives.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment by supporting healthy team dynamics and effective conflict resolution.
• Communicate clearly with leadership and stakeholders on progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery status.

Skills

Agile leadership

Scrum facilitation

Coaching

Impediment removal

Agile metrics

Backlog refinement

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

DevOps

Job description

• Lead Agile/Scrum delivery across cross-functional Product, Development, and QA teams to support timely, high-quality software delivery.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe methodologies to strengthen adoption and delivery maturity.
• Identify and remove impediments, manage risks, and help teams maintain focus on sprint goals and delivery commitments.
• Use Agile metrics, including velocity, predictability, and team health, to promote transparency and continuous improvement.
• Promote delivery best practices across engineering, testing, and release activities to support quality outcomes.
• Partner with Product Owners to refine the backlog, prioritize work, and align sprint execution with business objectives.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment by supporting healthy team dynamics and effective conflict resolution.
• Communicate clearly with leadership and stakeholders on progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery status.

Job Family

Technology Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• Lead Agile/Scrum delivery across cross-functional Product, Development, and QA teams to support timely, high-quality software delivery.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe methodologies to strengthen adoption and delivery maturity.
• Identify and remove impediments, manage risks, and help teams maintain focus on sprint goals and delivery commitments.
• Use Agile metrics, including velocity, predictability, and team health, to promote transparency and continuous improvement.
• Promote delivery best practices across engineering, testing, and release activities to support quality outcomes.
• Partner with Product Owners to refine the backlog, prioritize work, and align sprint execution with business objectives.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment by supporting healthy team dynamics and effective conflict resolution.
• Communicate clearly with leadership and stakeholders on progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery status.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Two (2) years of experience supporting Agile software development or technology implementation projects.
• Experience supporting or leading Agile teams in software development environments.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile frameworks; SAFe experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to remove impediments, manage competing priorities, and drive team outcomes.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role and associated government clearance requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to be eligible for consideration.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification.
• SAFe certification or hands-on experience applying SAFe practices in a delivery environment.
• Experience supporting federal government, public sector, or regulated industry programs.
• Experience using Jira, DevOps, or similar Agile lifecycle management tools to manage backlogs, sprints, and reporting.

The annual salary range for this position is $61,000.00-$101,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

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