Scrum Master-Tax/Finance Domain/COTS Implementation

Only Current Arizona Residents will be considered for this role. Job Title: Scrum Master (10+ years, Tax/Finance Domain, COTS Implementation) Job ID: 13500-Remote-Local Client: State of Arizona - AZDOR Closing Date & Time: 09/09/2026 @ 4 PM Position is primarily remote with sometime in offer periodically for meetings Required Skills 10+ years of experience working on large multi-phase complex system implementations. Preferably in tax related or financial related projects and implementation 3-5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment. Demonstrated experience supporting a team's transition from waterfall to agile. Preferred Skills Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools for managing complex technical backlogs, writing queries, reporting progress, and creating structure to how work items are organized. Proven experience working with COTS product implementations Experience implementing multi-phased complex solutions within a regulated industry, with a preference of either Public Sector or fintech Job Description We are seeking a seasoned Scrum Master with a technical background to lead a dynamic team during a critical phase of the development and implementation of a large multi-phase greenfield tax system program that is responsible for the administration of all taxes collected by the AZ Department of Revenue. This role is not just about facilitating ceremonies; it is about serving as a Change Agent for a team transitioning from a traditional Waterfall environment to an Agile delivery model. You will be the bridge between a new agile team for the program and the core organization. Key Responsibilities Agile Transformation: Act as a coach and mentor, under the guidance of a fractional Agile Coach, for a team new to Agile. Help the team shift their mindset from Waterfall to Agile, educate them on principles, and guide them in adopting Agile practices effectively. Bridge Between the Program and the Organization: Responsible for coordination between the program agile team and the internal organization. Manage and track dependencies, ensuring that technical roadblocks are cleared and communication remains transparent in support of the Program Leadership. Facilitation: Lead all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective) to ensure team working sessions, meetings, and discussions are effective, with a focus on long-term success, and outcome-based results. Impediment Management: Proactively identify and remove blockers, specifically those related to vendor dependencies, integration issues, or organizational processes. Product Owner Support: Assist the Product Owner in backlog refinement, prioritization, managing expectations regarding the platform requirements, and using your experience provide recommendations for improvements. Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience working on large multi-phase complex system implementations 3-5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment. Demonstrated experience supporting a team's transition from waterfall to agile. Proven experience working with managing complex dependencies associated with a large multi-phase greenfield enterprise system. Technical background, with a strong preference for candidates that have a technical aptitude to support the implementation of complex financial enterprise platform. served as a developer at some point in their career. Excellent communication skills with the ability to navigate relationships with external vendors. A strong "Change Agent" mindset—comfortable with resistance to change and the patience to guide teams through it. Preferred Qualifications Experience implementing multi-phased complex solutions within a regulated industry, with a preference of either Public Sector or fintech. Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools for managing complex technical backlogs, writing queries, reporting progress, and creating structure to how work items are organized. Proven experience working with COTS product implementations. Knowledge of end-to-end data management, integration, conversion and cleansing to drive system compatibility and maintain standards of data integrity. Having served as both a scrum master and software developer is a plus. This is a remote position. Compensation: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour About SR International INC. SR International has been a leading name among the IT consulting companies with offices in US and India. For past 16 years, our industry experience and domain knowledge have enabled us to provide innovative solutions to our customers. Who We Are We Are Leading IT Based Solution Providers Today, the world of business information represents the realization of our collective efforts toward improving the future. Held only by the limits of our imagination, the business world is accelerating at an ever-increasing pace. Imagine a better way of doing business, of implementing the perfect software, of refining practice or business integration. All it takes are benchmark standards in service, support, and technical know-how, which have been our bread and butter. Our Vision. Established in 2002, SR International Inc is one of the fastest growing and reputed provider of Information Technology Services and Solutions in the USA. Since our inception, we have been a trusted IT partner for our clients. We take pride in our highly skilled IT Resources and unique engagement model. We have been consistently delivering on our promises as a high-performance team. Our expertise in Cloud Computing, Mobility, Web Technologies, ERP and CRM are second to none. Our industry-leading flagship product iMathSmart is re-defining math learning experience for school students. Career At SR International At SR International, we treat our consultants like family. Our business and our reputation have been built and maintained by quality resources working onboard, so it’s important for us to maintain the quality resource pool.