Scrum Master

This is a 3 month contract to hire. The conversion salary is $110-125k. This person will be expected to be onsite at Easton location 4 days a week. Scrum Masters make the difference between good and great teams. The fundamental mindset of a Scrum Master at Huntington is that there is no line between IT and the business. We are one team working together to accomplish our organizational goals. Responsibilities Understand and effectively lead the execution of the scrum ceremonies and practices with your team. Sprint planning, estimation, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, reporting & metrics (e.g. burn down, velocity). Achieve consistent Flow of work through the team. Maintain a holistic view of the work. Drive continuous improvement and lead change. Problem Solving Issue management - remove barriers and keep the team on track Risk management identify potential problems that can impact the team and mitigate Create transparency by radiating information. Leading vs. protecting the team Never commit the team to anything without consulting them first Shield the team from distractions Requested dates and scope are the start of a conversation to determine what we can mutually deliver with the business Youre there to help the team look good Skills Agile Mindset Internalize and put in practice the Agile Manifesto and supporting practices (see below). Having an end to end agility mindset (from business idea through delivery). A great Scrum Master not only understands the foundations of Agile but embraces an Agile mindset. They will be value focused and guided by Lean-Agile principles and Systems Thinking. Communication & Listening Skills - A great Scrum Master is an open communicator that can deliver a message with tact, being sensitive to how the message is received by the team or by leadership. There are times it is important to listen rather than speak to understand the other point of view (shut up and listen). Transparent A great Scrum Master understands the value of transparency. Bad news does not get better with age. Agile does not fix problems, but it does expose them. Have a sense of urgency in dealing with issues and informing stakeholders in order to work together on a resolution. Servant Leader Lead by example. Put the needs of your team members first. Motivate team members to give their best through mentoring, coaching, encouragement, decisions, and your personal behavior. Lead the team to achieve as much self-organization as possible. Ensure team members and stakeholders view each other as peers. Praise often but always sincerely. Continuous learning & growth mindset continue to learn new skills that will help to improve your performance and to help you help others (e.g. Agile, Lean, DevOps, technology, leadership). Learning environment - create an environment where its safe to fail and where people can learn from their mistakes. Part of honoring the principles of agility is to experiment with your process. Encourage the team to try new things. Collaboration ability to partner with the Product Owner, Program Teams and work effectively with Product Managers, scrum team, other stakeholders and leadership. Facilitation - The skill to facilitate meetings, decision making and facilitating change. Comfortable facilitating groups and presenting in front of teams, leadership, and stakeholders to communicate release related information and addressing problems. Decision Making - The Scrum Master must develop the skill to be decisive. Work with the team and the Product Owner to make fast decisions and avoid analysis paralysis to ensure a working code is delivered every sprint. Negotiation & conflict resolution - Creating a win-win situation while facilitating decision making among the Product Owner, the scrum team, stakeholders, leadership. Lead the team through healthy conflict and debate. A great Scrum Master understands that some things are not black and white. There are many shades of grey, where matters must be negotiated to achieve an agreement that is palatable to all parties involved. Critical Thinking A great Scrum Master has the ability to think on their feet. They can quickly analyze a situation and organize teams around a solution. They do not have to define the solution but has the savvy to guide the conversation. Technology proficiency & Engineering practices have an understanding of the technology and engineering practices being utilized by your team and the overall organization (e.g. DevOps such as CI/CD pipeline, multi-level automated testing). Business acumen Gain depth of knowledge in the business domain. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Columbus,OH. 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 Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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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