Scrum Master

Sprezzatura Management Consulting • Arlington, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Scrum Master / Project Manager will play a critical role in Sprezzatura programs driving agile practices accelerating the delivery of modern IT solutions. They will assist and support a development team ensuring clear communication, driving organization and team/schedule alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar agile delivery role, preferably supporting large-scale digital transformation or federal government projects
• Demonstrated experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and coaching teams in agile methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remove impediments in complex, fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to build relationships across technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project and configuration management tools such as Jira, Rally, or GitHub is desirable

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Team Lead and Developers translate epics and user stories into actionable tasks, maintaining a clear and prioritized backlog aligned with client business objectives
• Serve as Scrum Master for a cross-functional development team, ensuring adherence to Agile best practices
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines and deliverables
• Collaborate with Business Analyst and Product Owner to derive epics and stories from business requirements including interviews, written process documents and desired outcomes
• Promote transparency, communication, and alignment across cross-functional teams, including technologists, security experts, product managers, and client stakeholders
• Track team output, achievement, and sprint metrics, providing regular updates to stakeholders and leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Maintain a prioritized backlog aligned with program goals and project schedule
• Ensure the team’s work aligns the program’s mission to deliver scalable, sustainable, and impactful digital solutions for end users
• Organize and lead Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring productive and focused meetings
• Remove impediments and blockers that hinder the team’s progress, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain momentum.
• Coach, mentor, and support team members and stakeholders in agile principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance
• Advise government personnel and delivery partners on process standardization, agile adoption, and digital transformation best practices within the federal environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior