Scrum Master/Project Manager

Highbrow LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Scrum Master/Project Manager to provide Agile leadership within distributed teams. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Scrum Master experience and a strong project management background. Responsibilities include facilitating scrum ceremonies, managing communications with stakeholders, and ensuring team performance. A Bachelor degree in business or equivalent experience is required. The position is located in Alpharetta, GA, and offers a long-term commitment.

Qualifications

• 6 – 8 years of demonstrated project and/or program management experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master.
• Experience in SAFe Framework.

Responsibilities

• Execute as a Scrum Master and provide Agile leadership to distributed development teams.
• Facilitate and manage scrum/project communications to stakeholders.
• Lead and continuously refine agile ceremonies.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in business or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Clarity

Atlassian Suite

Job description

Job Title: Scrum Master/Project Manager

Job ID: 2024-12604

Job Location: Alpharetta, GA

Job Travel Location(s):

# Positions: 1

Employment Type: W2

Duration: Long Term

# of Layers:0

Work Eligibility: All Work Authorizations are Permitted – No Visa Transfers

Key Technology: Agile, Scrum, Project Management

Job Responsibilities:

Execute as a Scrum Master and provide Agile leadership to distributed development teams.

Facilitate and participate in PI planning, create team PI objectives, review plans and business values.

Represent the team in Coach sync, PO sync and ART sync.

Participate in ART’s System demo and Inspect and Adapt events.

Maintain and grow an environment that enables teams to embrace agile values, enact agile practices, continually assess, and abide by agreements.

Play a leading contributing role in building a high‑performing agile team.

Lead and continuously refine agile ceremonies, Backlog Refinement, Team Planning, Team Sync, Review, and Retrospective.

Facilitate cross‑team collaboration and build trust with stakeholders.

Facilitate problem‑solving workshops; resolve team conflicts and build team skillset.

Be accountable to the project budget, assist with gathering estimates, identify cost variances, and manage scrum resources efficiently.

Facilitate and manage scrum/project communications to stakeholders, the broader project team, program leaders.

Use data to assess progress, areas needing improvement, and increase predictability.

Be committed to meeting/exceeding the needs of our client.

Provide clear and concise communication, both written and verbal.

Skills and Experience Required:

Required:

• 6 – 8 years of demonstrated project and/or program management experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience as a Scrum Master.
• Experience in SAFe Framework.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Clarity, Atlassian Suite.

Desired:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)/SAFe Scrum Master (SSM).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in banking, financial services, and/or software industries.
• Experience working as a consultant.

Education

Bachelor degree in business or equivalent work experience.