Senior Agile Scrum Master for Defense Programs (Hybrid)

globalhr; Sudbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Agile Scrum Master to support DoD defense programs. The Scrum Master will guide Agile practices, facilitate team ceremonies, and remove obstacles to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery.

This role requires strong communication skills, servant leadership, and the ability to operate within a dynamic environment common to DoD and aerospace programs. This role is Hybrid, with collaboration across Systems Engineering, Program Management, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Champion in a technical field.
• Experience applying Agile methodologies within government, DoD, or aerospace programs.
• Experience using Agile delivery metrics and Earned Value Management data to monitor performance and guide team actions.
• Experience using Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira, Engineering Workflow Manager, etc.)
• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years prior experience or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for cross-functional Agile teams
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Increment Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Demonstrations, Retrospectives, Risk Management Reviews, and Agile Performance Reviews.
• Work closely with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized, well-groomed backlog aligned with program objectives
• Identify and remove impediments that impact team velocity, quality, or delivery commitments
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement across the team
• Promote Lean practices that reduce waste, improve flow, and increase value delivery
• Provide transparency into team progress through metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, risks, and dependencies
• Monitor Agile delivery and Earned Value performance metrics, and work with the team to implement preventive and corrective actions when variances or risks are identified.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Program Management, and Test teams to support release planning and integration activities
• Ensure compliance with engineering processes, configuration-management standards, and program requirements
• Foster a team culture built on accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile champion

Agile methodologies

Communication

Servant leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Science/Engineering/Math degree (STEM)

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Jira

Engineering Workflow Manager

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Agile Scrum Master to support DoD defense programs. The Scrum Master will guide Agile practices, facilitate team ceremonies, and remove obstacles to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery.

This role requires strong communication skills, servant leadership, and the ability to operate within a dynamic environment common to DoD and aerospace programs. This role is Hybrid, with collaboration across Systems Engineering, Program Management, and