Scrum Master - TS required to apply - Wash DC & Hybrid

Bow Wave LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Bow Wave LLC is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to guide Agile teams through complex technology, business transformation, and digital modernization initiatives. The role emphasizes coaching, Scrum facilitation, and ongoing improvement to deliver value.

You will work with Product Owners and leadership to remove impediments, foster transparency, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master roles or related leadership.
• 5+ years facilitating Scrum teams in enterprise environments.
• Experience managing complex technology, cloud, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile leadership and Scrum facilitation across one or more teams.
• Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.
• Coach Product Owners and stakeholders on Scrum and Lean principles.
• Identify and remove impediments to improve delivery performance.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive Agile transformation and establish data-informed decision making.

Skills

Agile leadership

Scrum facilitation

Stakeholder management

Coaching teams

Servant leadership

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Agile metrics tools

Job description

Experienced Scrum Master with 8+ years of progressive experience leading Agile teams in the delivery of complex technology, business transformation, and digital modernization initiatives. Proven ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with Product Owners, stakeholders, and leadership. Strong background in project management, change management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and Agile transformation across cross-functional and distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Leadership & Scrum Facilitation
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, Agile values, and organizational standards.
• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.
• Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Scrum, Agile frameworks, and Lean principles.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
• Identify and remove impediments that impact team productivity and delivery performance.

Project & Program Management

• Manage project planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting activities across multiple initiatives.
• Coordinate dependencies among teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project risks, issues, assumptions, and mitigation strategies.
• Support release planning and delivery of business capabilities aligned to organizational objectives.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs.
• Communicate project status, risks, and accomplishments to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate alignment between technical teams and business partners.
• Build effective relationships across functional and organizational boundaries.

Agile Transformation & Process Improvement

• Lead Agile adoption and maturity initiatives across teams and programs.
• Implement Agile metrics and reporting frameworks to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Assess team performance and recommend process improvements.

Team Coaching & Servant Leadership

• Promote self-organization and high-performance team behaviors.
• Mentor junior Scrum Masters, Project Managers, and Agile practitioners.
• Guide teams through organizational change and transformation initiatives.
• Encourage a growth mindset and foster continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master roles, project management, or related leadership positions.
• Minimum 5 years facilitating Scrum teams in enterprise environments.
• Experience managing complex technology, cloud, digital transformation, or software development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and DevOps practices.

Preferred Certifications

• SAFe Certified (any)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Salary: $165000 - $175000 per year