Scrum Master IV

Gravity IT Resources; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Gravity IT Resources seeks an experienced Scrum Master IV to lead multiple Agile teams on a Data Transformation / AWS Migration program in Charlotte, NC. The role emphasizes servant leadership, removing impediments, and guiding teams through Scrum ceremonies while tracking metrics for sprint health.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of Scrum Master experience, a CSM certificate, and hands-on experience with Jira dashboards and data environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years professional experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience with project concepts and practices.
• 3+ years of Scrum Master experience.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
• Experience leading multiple Agile teams and/or larger-scale teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum principles, practices, and ceremonies.
• Demonstrated experience with sprint planning, backlog management, estimation, retrospectives, and team metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple and/or larger-scale Agile teams through planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure teams are fully functional, productive, and focused on delivering committed work.
• Serve as a servant leader, removing barriers and impediments that prevent teams from completing work.
• Protect teams from unnecessary external distractions and interfaces.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily Scrum activities, sprint reviews/demos, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Maintain and manage the team backlog and Scrum/task board in partnership with the Product Owner and team.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong facilitation

Servant leadership

Excellent communication

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Jira

AWS

Data transformation tools

Job description

Scrum Master IV

Location: Charlotte, NC – hybrid
Job Type: Contract
Program: Data Transformation / AWS Migration

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master IV / Agilist to lead multiple and/or larger-scale Agile teams supporting a multi-year Data Transformation Program. The program is expected to run through mid-2029 and is focused on moving an on-premises data warehouse environment to AWS.

The Scrum Master will work with Agile Working Groups supporting business areas including Customer, Finance, HR, and Enterprise Asset Management.

This role requires an experienced Agile leader who can work effectively across multiple teams and adapt Agile practices to the needs of each team. The ideal candidate is not an Agile purist but understands when flexibility is needed to help teams successfully deliver results.

The Scrum Master will work closely with other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, team members, and management, often with minimal supervision. The role requires strong planning, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to develop and utilize metrics to support sprint planning, sprint management, and overall team/project health.

Experience working in data environments, data transformation initiatives, data warehouse projects, or Jira-based data/metrics reporting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple and/or larger-scale Agile teams through planning, execution, and continuous improvement

• Ensure teams are fully functional, productive, and focused on delivering committed work

• Serve as a servant leader, removing barriers and impediments that prevent teams from completing work

• Protect teams from unnecessary external distractions and interfaces

• Facilitate sprint planning, daily Scrum activities, sprint reviews/demos, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies

• Facilitate estimation activities including story points and Planning Poker

• Maintain and manage the team backlog and Scrum/task board in partnership with the Product Owner and team

• Ensure Agile artifacts are accurate, complete, and maintained

• Capture and analyze Agile metrics to monitor team and project health, including velocity, burn-down/burn-up, sprint performance, and other relevant measures

• Develop and utilize metrics to support sprint planning and sprint management

• Track impediments, risks, issues, and dependencies through resolution

• Maintain the team's improvement backlog and track commitments resulting from retrospectives

• Mentor team members and promote effective Agile thinking and practices

• Encourage continuous improvement while adapting Agile practices to the needs of individual teams

• Complete and distribute team commitment reports and end-of-sprint reports based on demos and Product Owner acceptance

• Partner with Product Owners, other Scrum Masters, technical teams, and management to identify and resolve delivery challenges

• Support teams through organizational and process changes associated with the broader data transformation initiative

• Help teams transition from traditional Waterfall methodologies to Agile practices when applicable

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

• 5+ years of experience with project concepts and practices

• 3+ years of Scrum Master experience

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification

• Experience leading multiple Agile teams and/or larger-scale teams

• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum principles, practices, and ceremonies

• Demonstrated experience with sprint planning, backlog management, estimation, retrospectives, and team metrics

• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting data transformation, data warehouse, data migration, or large-scale technology transformation initiatives

• Experience working with Jira, particularly Jira data, dashboards, reporting, and Agile metrics

• Experience supporting teams involved in cloud migration or AWS initiatives

• Experience transitioning teams or organizations from Waterfall to Agile methodologies

• Experience developing and analyzing Agile metrics to improve sprint planning and team performance

• Ability to adapt Agile practices to different team structures and business needs rather than following a rigid Agile methodology

• Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills

• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization

• Ability to make persuasive and informative presentations

• Experience working across multiple business functions or complex enterprise environments

Key Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Scrum Master / Agilist with strong experience leading multiple teams, managing Agile ceremonies and backlogs, tracking team metrics, and removing impediments. Candidates with experience in data transformation, data warehouse environments, Jira reporting/metrics, or cloud migration programs will be especially valuable.

The successful candidate should be comfortable balancing Agile best practices with the practical needs of the teams and business, rather than taking a rigid or "Agile purist" approach.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.