Scrum Master – Enterprise Agile Transformation, Scaled Agile

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as Scrum Master for one or more cross-functional Agile teams involved in delivering enterprise software, digital products, ERP modernization, cloud transformation, data, AI, automation, or technology modernization projects.

• Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement sessions.

• Guide teams to develop into self-organizing, cross-functional, collaborative, accountable units focused on sustainable delivery.

• Eliminate organizational, process, technical, and dependency-related obstacles.

• Shield teams from unnecessary disruptions, ambiguous priorities, and preventable scope changes.

• Establish newly formed Agile teams by defining norms, working agreements, operating models, ceremonies, roles, responsibilities, and collaboration practices.

• Evaluate Agile maturity and implement customized coaching strategies.

• Mentor teams transitioning from Waterfall or hybrid delivery methods to Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and product-centric practices.

• Advise Product Owners on backlog management, prioritization, user story refinement, acceptance criteria, stakeholder engagement, and value-driven planning.

• Collaborate with product, engineering, delivery, architecture, security, PMO, vendors, and business stakeholders to enhance Agile execution.

• Assist teams in defining Definition of Ready and Definition of Done standards.

• Provide coaching on Agile estimation, capacity planning, and forecasting.

• Support scaled Agile practices across Agile Release Trains, value streams, product teams, and enterprise delivery organizations.

• Engage in Program Increment planning, cross-team planning, Scrum of Scrums, dependency discussions, risk reviews, and alignment sessions for delivery.

• Aid in managing risks, dependencies, objectives, commitments, and impediments across teams.

• Contribute to portfolio planning, Lean Portfolio Management, Agile governance, product roadmap alignment, and value stream coordination.

• Advocate for iterative delivery over traditional project-driven execution.

• Support digital transformation initiatives in cloud migration, ERP modernization, automation, data transformation, AI, integrations, and enterprise software implementations.

• Lead retrospective facilitation and create actionable improvement plans that can be measured.

• Track Agile delivery metrics and translate them into coaching opportunities and continuous improvement plans.

• Identify delivery risks, escalate organizational impediments, coordinate cross-team dependencies, and facilitate risk mitigation planning.

• Build Agile Communities of Practice, mentor junior Scrum Masters and Agile champions, and assist in standardizing Agile practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of professional experience in Agile delivery, software delivery, project management, technology delivery, Agile coaching, or a similar IT field within a mid-to-large enterprise setting.

• Over 7 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master in enterprise environments, including supporting multiple Scrum teams concurrently.

• Proven experience in establishing new Agile teams from the ground up, defining team norms, initiating ceremonies, creating working agreements, and guiding teams through development stages.

• Experience in coaching mature Agile teams to enhance delivery performance, predictability, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Background in supporting enterprise-scale Agile transformations, scaled delivery models, product-centric operating models, and intricate digital transformation projects.

• In-depth knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe, Scrum@Scale, LeSS, Disciplined Agile, Agile Portfolio Management, Value Stream Management, Lean Portfolio Management, SDLC, CI/CD, and DevSecOps collaboration.

• Capability to coach Scrum Teams, Product Owners, Product Managers, Engineering Leaders, Delivery Managers, Business Analysts, QA, DevOps, business stakeholders, and executive audiences.

• Familiarity with Program Increment planning, Agile Release Train support, dependency management, cross-team coordination, Scrum of Scrums, portfolio planning, and governance in enterprise delivery.

• Working knowledge of SDLC practices, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps concepts, cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, enterprise architecture, ERP implementations, data platforms, Business Intelligence initiatives, and enterprise modernization programs.

• Understanding of modern engineering practices, technical dependencies, quality practices, release readiness, and operational handoffs.

• Proficient in Agile and collaboration tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, VersionOne, Confluence, Miro, Microsoft Teams, Slack, SharePoint, Power BI, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, including risk assessment, problem-solving, prioritization, decision facilitation, systems thinking, and delivery performance analysis.

• Excellent skills in facilitation, communication, active listening, negotiation, relationship building, stakeholder management, and executive presentation.

• Proven servant leadership, organizational influence, coaching and mentoring capability, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, consensus building, and change leadership.

• Ability to balance standardization and flexibility within Agile practices.

• Capability to work independently while influencing across teams and at various leadership levels.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, or a relevant discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

• Background checks may be required as part of the pre-employment process.

• Preferred certifications include Certified Scrum Master, Advanced Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Professional – Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Master I/II/III, SAFe certifications, PMI-ACP, PMP, ICAgile certifications, Lean Six Sigma, or Prosci Change Management Certification.

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to travel as needed to support stakeholder engagement, team workshops, Agile transformation events, PI planning, delivery alignment, and enterprise modernization initiatives.

• Commitment to building from within.

• Fast-growing global leadership environment.

• A genuine concern for employee well-being.

• Opportunities for career development within Victaulic.