Senior Scrum Master

Akaasa Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery teams in a highly regulated environment. You will serve as a servant leader, coach Agile practices, facilitate Scrum events, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include coaching teams to higher maturity, partnering with Product Owners and leadership, promoting psychological safety, and driving improvements in velocity and predictability while protecting teams from

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Scrum Master experience in complex environments.
• CSM or PSM II or higher certification required.
• Proven success building self-organizing Agile teams.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, stakeholder management and change skills.
• Experience guiding organizations through Agile adoption and transformation.
• Independent worker who collaborates with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach teams toward higher maturity, accountability, and predictability.
• Identify and remove impediments; escalate blockers as needed.
• Partner with Product Owners, Agile Coaches, and leadership to align priorities.
• Promote psychological safety and healthy team dynamics.
• Drive continuous improvement via retrospective outcomes and feedback.
• Protect teams from external disruptions and keep focus on sprint commitments.
• Support Agile transformation and adoption of organizational Agile standards.
• Track and improve delivery metrics such as velocity and team performance.

Skills

CSM/PSM

Agile Coaching

Facilitation

Stakeholder Mgmt

Change Management

Education

CSP

SAFe Scrum Master

Job description

Senior Scrum Master

Location: Washington, DC - Onsite

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery teams in a complex, highly regulated environment. This individual will serve as a servant leader, coach Agile best practices, facilitate Scrum events, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and the ability to foster high-performing, self-organizing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach Agile teams toward higher levels of maturity, accountability, and predictability.
• Identify, track, and remove team-level impediments while escalating organizational blockers when necessary.
• Partner with Product Owners, Agile Coaches, and leadership to align priorities and delivery goals.
• Promote psychological safety, collaboration, and healthy team dynamics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using retrospective outcomes and team feedback.
• Protect teams from external disruptions and maintain focus on sprint commitments.
• Support Agile transformation efforts and adoption of organizational Agile standards and playbooks.
• Track and improve delivery metrics including velocity, predictability, and team performance.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Scrum Master experience supporting multiple Agile teams within complex matrixed organizations.
• Current Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM II or higher) certification required.
• Demonstrated success building self-organizing teams and improving Agile delivery outcomes.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and change management skills.
• Experience managing resistance to Agile adoption and guiding teams through cultural transformation.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Scrum Master, or other advanced Agile certifications.
• Experience supporting Federal Government agencies or highly regulated industries.
• Background working in enterprise Agile transformation programs.

Success Factors

• Build trust and accountability across Agile teams.
• Increase team predictability and delivery consistency.
• Improve cross-team collaboration and communication.
• Create a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and improvement.