Scrum Master - TS required to apply - Wash DC & Hybrid

Experienced Scrum Master with 8+ years of progressive experience leading Agile teams in the delivery of complex technology, business transformation, and digital modernization initiatives. Proven ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with Product Owners, stakeholders, and leadership. Strong background in project management, change management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and Agile transformation across cross-functional and distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities
Agile Leadership & Scrum Facilitation
Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, Agile values, and organizational standards.
Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.
Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Scrum, Agile frameworks, and Lean principles.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
Identify and remove impediments that impact team productivity and delivery performance.
Project & Program Management
Manage project planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting activities across multiple initiatives.
Coordinate dependencies among teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Monitor project risks, issues, assumptions, and mitigation strategies.
Support release planning and delivery of business capabilities aligned to organizational objectives.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality, scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs.
Communicate project status, risks, and accomplishments to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Facilitate alignment between technical teams and business partners.
Build effective relationships across functional and organizational boundaries.
Agile Transformation & Process Improvement
Lead Agile adoption and maturity initiatives across teams and programs.
Implement Agile metrics and reporting frameworks to drive data-informed decision-making.
Assess team performance and recommend process improvements.
Team Coaching & Servant Leadership
Promote self-organization and high-performance team behaviors.
Mentor junior Scrum Masters, Project Managers, and Agile practitioners.
Guide teams through organizational change and transformation initiatives.
Encourage a growth mindset and foster continuous learning.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master roles, project management, or related leadership positions.
Minimum 5 years facilitating Scrum teams in enterprise environments.
Experience managing complex technology, cloud, digital transformation, or software development initiatives.
Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and DevOps practices.
Preferred Certifications
SAFe Certified (any)
Project Management Professional (PMP)