Scrum Master

Scrum Master Anywhere Type: Contract Category: Scrum Master Industry: Financial Services Workplace Type: Remote Standard Hours: Open Reference ID: JN -092026-108593 Date Posted: 09/14/2026 Description Remote Our client seeks a Scrum Master to support Voice and Chat channel delivery teams. The role will manage end-to-end sprint execution in Aha!, facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments, maintain process integrity, and deliver clear performance reporting. The Scrum Master will partner with Product Owners, internal technical teams, and vendors to keep delivery predictable and continuously improve outcomes. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $30.00 to $37.00/hr. w2 Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. Responsibilities Own end-to-end sprint management for Voice and Chat teams in Aha!, from planning through close. Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives with time-boxed, outcome-focused sessions. Ensure consistent flow of features through defined scrum processes, addressing gaps and bottlenecks before they impact delivery. Partner with Product Owners to maintain prioritized backlogs with clear acceptance criteria and dependencies. Serve as primary escalation point for impediments and drive timely resolution. Measure, analyze, and report metrics including velocity, defect leakage, throughput, quality, and cycle time. Run retrospectives that produce actionable improvements and track them to closure. Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile practices to foster continuous improvement and accountability. Maintain accurate, current sprint data in Aha! as a reliable source of truth. Experience Requirements 3+ years as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery lead supporting technical product or platform teams. Hands-on experience managing sprints and backlogs in Aha! or comparable tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps. Strong facilitation skills across multiple concurrent teams. Proven ability to define, measure, and communicate Agile metrics including velocity, defect leakage, and delivery quality. Ability to manage expectations and collaborate across technical teams, Product Owners, and senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a track record of on-schedule delivery. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for leadership-ready narratives. Plus: experience with contact center, voice, or digital channel technologies. Plus: knowledge of FSAs, HSAs, commuter benefits, or other consumer-directed benefits. Preferred: CSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification. About Eliassen Group Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Aff... Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eliassen Group