Scrum Master

Helprise; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible work hours

Remote/Hybrid options

Job summary

Helprise is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to enable Agile teams in delivering high-quality products in a dynamic international setting. You will act as a servant leader, coach, and facilitator to implement Agile practices with a focus on continuous improvement and transparency.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of Scrum Master experience in multinational organizations, certification (PSM I required; PSM II preferred), and strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, Lean with experience in scaled

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years as Scrum Master in international/global environments.
• PSM I required; PSM II or CSM/SAFe Scrum Master preferred.
• SAFe Agilist certification and practical experience in scaled Agile.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe.
• Experience with distributed, multicultural teams across locations/time zones.
• Ability to coach teams, facilitate workshops, and drive Agile adoption.
• Hands-on with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder management and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Planning, Daily Scrums, Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement).
• Serve as servant leader and coach to Agile teams delivering high-quality solutions.
• Remove impediments and address risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Promote Agile values and best practices across teams and stakeholders.
• Support Product Owners in backlog management and planning.
• Foster collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership in an international context.
• Support Agile transformation initiatives and maturity across the organization.
• Monitor and improve team effectiveness using Agile metrics and feedback.
• Operate with distributed teams across multiple locations/time zones.

Skills

PSM I

PSM II

SAFe Agilist

Scrum

Kanban

Lean

SAFe

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Coaching

Distributed teams

Conflict resolution

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Helprise is an organization that combines global reach with local talent. We work for companies that value quality, partnership, and responsibility, creating teams that really work. By precisely matching skills and business needs, we connect specialists with projects where their knowledge has a real impact. By joining us, you become part of an environment where matching is not a coincidence, but a decision.
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile teams in delivering high-quality products and solutions within a dynamic international environment. The successful candidate will act as a servant leader, coach, and facilitator, ensuring Agile principles and practices are effectively implemented across teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and transparency.

This role requires strong experience working in multinational organizations, engaging with globally distributed stakeholders, and supporting Agile transformation initiatives in complex corporate environments.

YOU WILL

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement sessions.

• Act as a servant leader and coach, supporting Agile teams in delivering high-quality solutions and achieving their objectives.

• Remove impediments and proactively address risks, dependencies, and challenges impacting team performance.

• Promote Agile values, principles, and best practices across teams and stakeholders.

• Support Product Owners in backlog management, prioritization, and planning activities.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and leadership in an international environment.

• Support Agile transformation initiatives and help drive organizational Agile maturity.

• Monitor and improve team effectiveness through Agile metrics, feedback, and continuous learning.

• At least 3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile teams within international organizations or global corporate environments.

• Professional Scrum Master certification (PSM I required, PSM II preferred) or an equivalent certification such as CSM or SAFe Scrum Master.

• SAFe Agilist certification (or equivalent SAFe certification) and practical experience working within scaled Agile environments.

• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe.

• Experience working with distributed, cross-functional, and multicultural teams across multiple locations and time zones.

• Proven ability to coach teams and stakeholders, facilitate workshops, and drive Agile adoption.

• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.

• Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Ability to influence without direct authority and build strong relationships across all organizational levels

Work flexibility
We give you the opportunity to adjust your work to your lifestyle. We offer flexible hours as well as the possibility of remote or hybrid work, depending on the role and your preferences.

Basic benefits package
We care about the health and well-being of our employees - we provide private medical care, a MultiSport card, and life insurance.

Development on your terms
We provide an individual development budget that you can use for your professional growth. As a Lumina Learning partner, we also give you access to unique tools and the support of certified practitioners, so you can better understand your potential and strengthen your talents.

Integration and shared experiences
We regularly enjoy new experiences together and build relationships in an inspiring atmosphere. From cooking sessions, through yoga weekends in nature, to the thrill of escape rooms.