Senior Scrum Master

Compunnel Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel Inc. is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery teams, championing Scrum ceremonies, governance and continuous improvement. You will serve as a liaison between Product and Technical teams, helping to remove impediments and drive high-impact software initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 9+ years as Scrum Master, experience with distributed teams, and proven ability to coach, facilitate, and report on team metrics using Jira and Confluence within a SAFe/Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required
• 9+ years of Scrum Master experience with application/service teams
• Experience managing multiple distributed teams building Java/Windows or web apps
• Strong written and verbal communication for documenting decisions, risks, actions
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• CSM, A-CSM or equivalent certification
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Servant Leader by facilitating Scrum ceremonies and cross-functional meetings.
• Ensure accurate and consistent use of Agile processes across teams.
• Quickly understand product/project details and support planning and prioritization.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Technical Managers to guide decision-making on high-value features.
• Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve impediments and address risks.
• Support reporting of team metrics to promote transparency in productivity and velocity.
• Help prioritize cross-team work and track interdependencies.
• Attend Scrum of Scrums (SOS) meetings and communicate potential delivery impacts.
• Mentor and train teams on Agile practices and principles.
• Act independently to surface and resolve issues.
• Coordinate QA and production release activities and follow up on issue resolution.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Senior Scrum Master will lead Agile delivery teams, focusing on project governance and driving high-impact software development initiatives.

This role requires a seasoned Agile practitioner with strong facilitation skills, the ability to coach teams, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The Scrum Master will serve as a key liaison between Product and Technical/Development teams, championing Agile methodologies and principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Servant Leader by facilitating Scrum ceremonies and cross-functional meetings.
• Ensure accurate and consistent use of Agile processes across teams.
• Quickly understand product/project details and support planning and prioritization.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Technical Managers to guide decision-making on high-value features.
• Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve impediments and address risks.
• Support reporting of team metrics to promote transparency in productivity and velocity.
• Help prioritize cross-team work and track interdependencies.
• Attend Scrum of Scrums (SOS) meetings and communicate potential delivery impacts.
• Mentor and train teams on Agile practices and principles.
• Act independently to surface and resolve issues.
• Coordinate QA and production release activities and follow up on issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4-year) in a relevant field.
• 9+ years of experience as a Scrum Master working with application/service teams.
• Experience managing multiple distributed teams building Java/Windows or web applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting decisions, risks, and actions.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), or equivalent.
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail or payments domains.

Certifications

• SAFe Certification or other Scaled Agile certifications – preferred.