Scrum Master

*Description* *Scrum Master - Scaled agile* Must be local to Chicago. 2-3 days in office. 7+ years of Agile Experience Scaled Agile experience a must have. Jira align experience is a must have. P&C or any insurance is a nice to have. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the Scrum Master for cross-functional teams supporting data ingestion, data governance, and engineering initiatives. Coach and mentor teams that are new to Agile and Scrum, helping establish Agile principles, ceremonies, and best practices. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions. Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to manage and prioritize work using epics, features, and user stories. Drive transparency and accountability through effective metrics, reporting, and Agile dashboards. Utilize Jira and Jira Align to manage workflows, track progress, and provide meaningful reporting to leadership and stakeholders. Identify and remove impediments that may impact team productivity and delivery. Promote continuous improvement and help teams mature their Agile practices over time. Collaborate with leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery goals. Keep Agile processes practical and streamlined, avoiding unnecessary complexity while maintaining structure and discipline. Required Qualifications: Proven experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile software delivery teams. Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks, Scrum principles, and Agile transformation efforts. Advanced hands-on experience with Jira and Jira Align. Experience managing and tracking epics, features, user stories, and Agile reporting. Ability to coach teams that are new to Agile and help drive adoption of Agile practices. Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated ability to simplify processes and guide teams toward effective ways of working. *Job Type & Location* This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL. *Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) *Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. *Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. *San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. *Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. *Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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