Sr. Scrum Master

Peterson Technology Partners; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Technology Partners is seeking a Sr. Scrum Master in Irving, TX for a 6-month onsite contract. The role requires leading agile ceremonies, coaching teams, and coordinating cross-functional peers to drive delivery across multiple streams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Scrum/PM roles, hands-on Jira/Confluence experience, and certifications (CSM/PSM/PMI-ACP/SAFe). Onsite work during standard hours with some after-hours support during releases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Scrum Master, Project Manager or Agile Program Manager on software development projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives and backlog refinement.
• Coach teams on Scrum, Kanban and Lean practices and remove impediments so teams meet sprint commitments.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, QA, Architecture, Operations and business stakeholders.
• Manage scope, risks, issues, dependencies and change requests; drive release planning and delivery governance across multiple workstreams.
• Communicate status, risks and key decisions to leadership through executive-level reporting and metrics.
• Establish and track delivery KPIs such as sprint velocity, burndown and release predictability.
• Foster continuous improvement in quality, productivity and deployment readiness.
• Primarily standard business hours, with occasional after-hours support during releases or critical milestones; may coordinate with distributed and offshore teams across time zones.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Agile coaching

Jira & Confluence

SDLC knowledge

Communication & facilitation

Bachelor's degree (CS/IS/Engineering)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Location: Irving, TX (Onsite) | Contract

Overview

Our client is seeking a Sr. Scrum Master to lead the planning, execution and delivery of strategic technology initiatives, combining hands‑on Scrum facilitation with disciplined program management as a servant leader who coaches delivery teams and removes impediments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives and backlog refinement.
• Coach teams on Scrum, Kanban and Lean practices and remove impediments so teams meet sprint commitments.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across Product, Engineering, QA, Architecture, Operations and business stakeholders.
• Manage scope, risks, issues, dependencies and change requests; drive release planning and delivery governance across multiple workstreams.
• Communicate status, risks and key decisions to leadership through executive‑level reporting and metrics.
• Establish and track delivery KPIs such as sprint velocity, burndown and release predictability.
• Foster continuous improvement in quality, productivity and deployment readiness.
• Primarily standard business hours, with occasional after‑hours support during releases or critical milestones; may coordinate with distributed and offshore teams across time zones.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Scrum Master, Project Manager or Agile Program Manager managing software development projects in Agile environments.
• Expertise with Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or other Agile frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with Jira, Confluence or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of the SDLC, software development practices and release management.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, organization and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), PMI‑ACP or SAFe certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Experience leading cloud, digital transformation, mobile, web or enterprise platform initiatives.
• Experience leading distributed and offshore teams.

Pay rate: $60/hr. This is a 6 months contract position, onsite in Irving, TX.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human‑centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long‑term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI‑assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI‑Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI‑assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job‑related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non‑AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role‑Dependent)

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A case study
• A client‑specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human‑driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

• Request a non‑AI interview path
• Ask how your data is being used
• Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
• Request deletion of your AI‑recorded interview
• Receive clear, timely communication

  Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

  Our Commitment:

  For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

  We're committed to a hiring process that is:

  • Transparent
  • Compliant
  • Equitable
  • Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

  Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

  We're excited to learn more about you.

  Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.