Scrum Master - Erlanger, KY

ADM; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Scrum Master in Erlanger, KY to lead Agile ceremonies, coach multiple teams, and partner with Product Managers to improve backlog quality and delivery flow.

You will drive continuous improvement through metrics, ensure quality and transparency, and collaborate with DevSecOps practices to embed testing into the workflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) is required.
• ICP-ACC coaching credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate iteration planning, daily syncs, reviews/demos, and retrospectives with clear inputs and documented decisions.
• Coach 1–2 product teams on Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, Hybrid) to improve flow and predictability.
• Partner with Product Managers/Owners to improve backlog quality, prioritization, and acceptance criteria; ensure ready work and demo-ready increments.
• Audit Azure DevOps boards/backlog for Definition of Ready/Done, acceptance criteria, and status hygiene; coach teams to sustain quality and transparency.
• Use actionable metrics (Flow Time, WIP, predictability) to diagnose bottlenecks and drive improvements.

Skills

Agile mindset

Scrum

Kanban

Hybrid

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Scrum Master certification (CSM/PSM)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title

Scrum Master - Erlanger, KY

Department/Function

Information Technology

Job Description

Scrum Master - Erlanger, KY

Key Responsibilities

Scrum Events & Facilitation

• Facilitate iteration planning, daily team syncs, iteration reviews/demos, and retrospectives so they are purposeful, timeboxed, and outcome-oriented; ensure prep materials (backlog, capacity, acceptance criteria) are ready and decisions/actions are captured.

Team Coaching & Enablement

• Coach 1-2 product teams on Agile mindset and practices (Scrum, Kanban, Hybrid) with an emphasis on flow, predictability, and quality; grow teams from learning to self-sustaining maturity.


• Facilitate and observe events and day-to-day work to provide targeted coaching (teach, coach, mentor, or step back) that builds confidence and capability over time.

Product Ways of Working

• Partner with Product Managers/Owners to improve backlog quality, prioritization, and acceptance criteria, ensuring a steady flow of ready work and demo-worthy increments.


• Audit Azure DevOps boards/backlog for Definition of Ready/Done compliance, acceptance criteria completeness, and status hygiene; coach PO/Team to sustain quality and transparency.


• Partner with Quality Engineers to integrate testing into flow, agree quality signals, and review defects in retrospectives to prevent recurrence.

Flow, Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Use actionable metrics (e.g., Flow Time, WIP, predictability, quality signals) to diagnose bottlenecks and guide iterative improvements; make data visible and useful.


• Maintain and socialize team dashboards (burnup, CFD, predictability, quality) and publish iteration summaries to stakeholders; translate insights into targeted improvement actions owned by the team.

Impediments & RAIDs

• Continuously surface and remove impediments; maintain visible RAIDs; elevate cross-team blockers and partner with the appropriate stakeholders for timely resolution.

Program & System Level Contribution

• Represent the team in Syncs/Scrum-of-Scrums; prepare teams for System Demos; support Inspect & Adapt by consolidating improvement items and tracking ownership to closure.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.


• Required: Scrum Master certification (CSM/PSM).


• Preferred: Coaching credentials (ICP-ACC).

Experience & Skills

• 3-7+ years in a Scrum Master/Team Coach role coaching multiple teams in a scaled agile environment.


• Strong ability to improve team flow and predictability using metrics.


• Expert facilitation and conflict-resolution skills.


• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, automation, and CI/CD.


• Effective collaboration with Product roles to translate strategy into execution.

Additional Information

• Flexibility in work hours to support global cadences and planning events.


• Occasional travel may be required.


• Role typically supports 1-2 teams depending on maturity and complexity.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID

112595BR

City

Erlanger

State

KY - Kentucky

Ref ID

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments – environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).


• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.


• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.


• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.


• Tuition assistance.


• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an \"at-will position\" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$71,100.00 - $133,300.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus