Senior SAFe Scrum Master (Local to Houston, TX)

Iconagility; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconagility is looking for an experienced Scrum Master in Houston, TX to support agile teams in a hybrid or on-site role. This position requires strong leadership and coaching abilities, as the candidate will lead teams through Agile transformations and drive continuous improvement.

Key qualifications include proven Scrum Master experience in SAFe environments and Agile certifications. Excellent communication and facilitation skills are essential for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in SAFe environments.
• Able to confidently challenge ideas, raise concerns, and advocate for the team.
• Adaptable to changing organizational needs and goals.

Responsibilities

• Support 2-3 teams currently running agile/scaled agile.
• Function as a player/coach while enhancing processes.
• Drive teams' engagement, accountability, and self-organization in Agile settings.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Coaching in Agile practices

Proactive problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Education

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), CSM, PSM, or other Agile certifications

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Scrum Master will support 2-3 teams currently running agile/scaled agile.
• The role will be a player/coach functioning as a Scrum Master while actively aligning with teams to coach and creatively enhance their processes, given that these are already well-defined and enabled Scrum teams.
• Candidates needs Strong leadership skills, able to confidently challenge ideas, raise concerns, and advocate for what’s best for the team and organization.
• Candidate should be adaptable to changing and evolving organizational needs and goals.

Expectations

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in SAFe environments.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills to guide teams in Agile practices and workflows.
• Proactive problem-solver with a passion for continuous improvement and optimizing team delivery.
• Ability to drive teams’ engagement, accountability, and self-organization in a fast-paced, Agile setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Local to Houston, TX and able to work hybrid or on-site full-time (40 hrs/week).
• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), CSM, PSM, or other Agile certifications (preferred).

If you think you have what it takes to leadteams through Agile transformations, drive continuous improvement, and deliver high-impact results, we want to hear from you!