Senior Scrum Master III - Lead 2-3 Agile Teams

KellyMitchell Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a Scrum Master III for a leading airline client in Houston, TX. This contract role focuses on coordinating 2-3 Scrum teams, facilitating ceremonies, and ensuring Agile delivery aligns with the 2020 Scrum Guide.

The assignment runs for 19 weeks (10/19/2026 - 02/27/2027) with onsite expectations; offshore support is included by flexible scheduling. Pay ranges between $35 and $50 per hour, with benefits including health plans and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience as a Scrum Master with knowledge of the 2020 Scrum Guide.
• Hands-on experience with Scaled Agile frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of SDLC processes.
• Experience managing or supporting 2-3 Scrum teams simultaneously.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including 6 AM-3 PM or 7 AM-4 PM to support offshore teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum ceremonies, and team facilitation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support 2-3 Scrum teams to ensure effective Agile delivery
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Support teams in adopting Scrum practices aligned with the 2020 Scrum Guide
• Apply Scaled Agile principles to support collaboration across multiple teams
• Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to support project delivery
• Identify and help remove impediments affecting team productivity and delivery
• Support Agile teams working with offshore resources through flexible scheduling
• Promote continuous improvement, transparency, and effective team collaboration
• Ensure alignment with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and practices

Skills

Scrum Master

Scaled Agile

SDLC

Team facilitation

Flexible schedules

Agile principles

Communication

Job description

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a Scrum Master III for a leading airline client in Houston, TX. This contract role focuses on coordinating 2-3 Scrum teams, facilitating ceremonies, and ensuring Agile delivery aligns with the 2020 Scrum Guide.

The assignment runs for 19 weeks (10/19/2026 - 02/27/2027) with onsite expectations; offshore support is included by flexible scheduling. Pay ranges between $35 and $50 per hour, with benefits including health plans and 401(k).