Scrum Master II

Avetta, LLC

10h•$70,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Avetta’s SaaS platform connects the world’s leading organizations with qualified suppliers, contractors, and vendors. We bring unmatched visibility to companies through cloud-based technology and human insights to improve supply chair risk and compliance. As a result, we foster sustainable growth for businesses and their supply chains globally. Our SaaS subscription software is used by 85k+ active customers in over 100 countries. As a Scrum Master II, you will take on a pivotal role in implementing the Scrum Framework and Agile processes across multiple Scrum teams. Your mission is to empower these teams to deliver exceptional solutions by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You will act as a key facilitator, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment while managing inter-team dependencies. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving program-level objectives and working closely with multiple teams to ensure their success. Additionally, you will leverage emerging AI-assisted Agile tooling and advanced Jira expertise to streamline team workflows, reporting, and backlog management.

Requirements

Experience in Project Management and Agile methodologies, with proven success in scaling Agile across multiple teams, typically obtained through 6 years of experience.
Deep expertise in Jira administration and reporting, with the ability to coach teams and troubleshoot tool-related challenges.
Proficiency in Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, and Aha! (or similar portfolio/product management tools).
Demonstrated success in leading multi-team Agile initiatives, managing complex dependencies, and driving program-level outcomes.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to foster collaboration across teams and product lines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI-driven Agile or productivity tools preferred (e.g., AI-assisted backlog grooming, reporting, or team health insights).
Experience mentoring and coaching other Scrum Masters.
Experience managing complex SaaS product development and delivering solutions across multiple business units.
Scrum.org PSM II or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders (Product Managers, RTEs, Product Owners) to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned and delivered on time, focusing on program-level goals.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies for multiple teams and lead team breakout sessions during PI Planning to coordinate dependencies, capacity, and risks.
Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across multiple teams.
Coordinate and manage dependencies between teams, ensuring smooth delivery of large program initiatives and alignment during Scrum of Scrums.
Support the Product Owner by: Assisting with managing product roadmaps and team backlogs across multiple teams.
Coaching teams on backlog management, vertical slicing of stories, and estimating practices.
Build high-performing, self-organizing teams by creating an environment that enhances collaboration, team dynamics, and cohesion across product verticals.
Actively resolve cross-team impediments and blockers that could affect program-level progress.
Leverage Agile metrics to track the performance of multiple teams and provide visibility into program progress and health.
Ensure smooth alignment of multiple teams during PI Planning, using tools and metrics to drive data driven decision-making.
Promote the adoption of Agile engineering best practices (TDD, BDD, Pair Programming, CI/CD) across multiple teams to maintain consistency in quality.
Utilize AI-enabled Agile and productivity tools (e.g., backlog automation, sentiment analysis, or predictive metrics) to enhance team performance, forecasting, and reporting.
Provide hands-on Jira expertise, including workflow customization, dashboard/report creation, and integration with other tools (Confluence, Aha!, GitHub), supporting both team and program-level needs.