Senior Scrum Master — Agile Coach for Delivery Teams

DMI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual health visits

Commuter perks

Pet insurance

Entertainment discounts

Annual performance reviews

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

401(k) matches

Life and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

DMI, LLC in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Scrum Master to lead multiple Scrum teams, applying Agile values, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement to deliver high‑quality solutions. You will facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments, and coach teams toward stronger collaboration and delivery discipline.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in CS/IT, a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification, SAFe a plus, and at least 3 years in a Scrum Master or similar role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• CSM certification required; SAFe certification a plus.
• Minimum 3+ years experience as a Scrum Master or similar agile role.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methods including Scrum and Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Apply Agile values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions.
• Coach, mentor, and support Scrum teams in following Agile and Scrum practices.
• Identify, track, and manage tasks, issues, risks, dependencies, and action items.
• Build strong working relationships with client-side product owners and stakeholders.
• Schedule and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, team meetings, and decision-making sessions.
• Monitor team progress, delivery performance, and process effectiveness.
• Help teams identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical changes.
• Plan and coordinate demos, reviews, and product/system testing activities.
• Remove impediments that may affect team delivery or collaboration.
• Support the use of collaborative processes, tools, and team working agreements.
• Track project progress, deliverables, risks, and financials as needed.
• Prepare and present status updates, reports, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Leadership

Facilitation

Team coaching

Communication

Stakeholder management

Presentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline

Tools

Jira

IBM Jazz

Job description

DMI, LLC in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Scrum Master to lead multiple Scrum teams, applying Agile values, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement to deliver high‑quality solutions. You will facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments, and coach teams toward stronger collaboration and delivery discipline.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in CS/IT, a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification, SAFe a plus, and at least 3 years in a Scrum Master or similar role.