Senior Scrum Master / Agile Lead

VGAI Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VGAI Solutions is seeking a Principal Scrum Lead to act as the primary Program Manager for strategic mobile initiatives, guiding iOS and Android teams across Product, Engineering, Design, QA and business stakeholders.

The role requires strong SAFe and Agile execution, cross-functional coaching, and governance to ensure on-time delivery across distributed teams in a hybrid on-site model in Fort Worth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years in an Agile environment with program management experience.
• Deep SAFe Agile experience including PI Planning and dependency management.
• Mobile app delivery experience for iOS/Android.
• Experience coaching Agile methodologies to teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage large cross-functional mobile programs from inception to release.
• Lead SAFe ceremonies, PI Planning, dependencies, and release coordination.
• Coach engineering teams on SAFe and new ways of working.
• Partner with Product Owners and Managers on backlog health.
• Promote transparency and remove impediments across teams.
• Coordinate distributed onshore and offshore engineering efforts.

Skills

Program Management

SAFe Agile

Cross-functional Leadership

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Stakeholder Management

Coaching

Mobile Apps Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Fort Worth, TX / Long Term Contract / Hybrid

About the Role

The Principal Scrum Lead serves as the primary Program Manager for strategic mobile initiatives supporting customer-facing iOS and Android applications. This role leads the planning, cross-functional coordination, and execution of roadmap commitments across Product Owners, Engineering Managers, Architects, Design, QA, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Delivery Management: Manage large, cross-functional mobile programs from inception to release. Track milestones, risks, program health, and delivery metrics using Azure DevOps (ADO).
• SAFe & Agile Execution: Lead SAFe Agile ceremonies, PI Planning, dependency management, and release coordination. Optimize value flow from idea generation to release.
• Team Coaching & L&D: Coach engineering teams and stakeholders on Professional Scrum, new ways of working, and continuous improvement. Serve as an internal trainer to reduce waste and rework.
• Product Owner Coaching: Partner with Product Owners and Managers on empirical product planning and maintaining a healthy Product Backlog.
• Governance & Transparency: Maintain and promote information radiators to enable inspection and adaptation. Address roadblocks, remove impediments, and facilitate communications across leadership and technical teams.
• Global Alignment: Coordinate and align distributed onshore and offshore engineering teams to drive execution excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 9+ years of relevant work experience in an Agile environment.
• Strong Program Management experience leading large-scale software delivery programs.
• Deep SAFe Agile experience including PI Planning, dependency management, and Agile delivery.
• Mobile application delivery experience supporting iOS or Android development teams.
• Experience coaching Agile methodologies to teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, demonstrate situational awareness, resolve conflicts, and apply servant leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, PMP, or equivalent certification.
• Tooling: Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, Confluence.
• Team Leadership: Experience leading distributed global and offshore development teams.
• Domain Experience: Background in airline, travel, or customer-facing digital products.
• Technical Background: Prior experience in software engineering or software architecture.
• Agile Maturity: Experience driving Agile adoption, CI/CD practices, and scaled agile frameworks across cross-functional organizations.
• Core Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

An organized Technical Program Manager with strong stakeholder management and communication skills. They hold a track record of delivering large mobile applications in a SAFe framework, presenting to leadership, influencing without direct authority, and coordinating across Product, Engineering, Design, and Business units.

Work Policy & Disclaimer

• Onsite Expectation: Must be willing to work onsite 3 days a week.
• Disclaimer: Essential and non-essential job functions may change. Management reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as necessary, subject to applicable legal and collective bargaining obligations.

About VGAI Solutions

VGAI Solutions is an AI-native and technology solutions firm that helps organizations build high-performing engineering and technology teams. MBE-certified and ISO 9001-registered, we operate across the USA, Mexico, UAE, Mauritius, and India, with our Global Delivery Center in Hyderabad. From specialized IT to engineering talent to end-to-end AI solutions, we deliver the human capital that powers our Fortune 1000 clients.

Equal Opportunity Statement

VGAI Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.