Scrum Master

Sr. Scrum MasterJob Level: W2T Job Location: ChicagoTravel Expectations: NoneJob Classification: Temporary (W2T) Contractor Join Centric Consulting – A Culture You’ll Love At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry – celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships.  In this role, you will: Lead Agile ceremonies and coach teams on Scrum and continuous improvement.Drive delivery across AI, data, cloud, and digital initiatives.Manage risks, dependencies, blockers, and competing priorities.Partner with technical and business stakeholders to improve delivery and alignment.Support roadmap, release, and quarterly planning.Provide clear executive-level status updates and delivery metrics.Ensure alignment with enterprise security, governance, architecture, and Responsible AI standards.Who You Are: 5+ years of Scrum Master, Agile Delivery, Technical Project Management, or related experience.Strong knowledge of Scrum, Agile, Kanban, and SAFe.Experience supporting AI, data, cloud, or enterprise technology initiatives.Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with architects and engineers.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.Experience in complex, matrixed organizations.Experience with platforms such as Microsoft Foundry, Copilot Studio, Google Gemini, Databricks, IBM Enterprise Advantage, and Azure APIM is a plus.Total Rewards:  We proudly offer competitive compensation, and a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being. Benefits offered include health, dental & vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, self-managed PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments. We also offer access to many voluntary benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, as well as discounts on home, auto and pet insurance Remote and Hybrid WorkTime Off When You Need ItBenefits That FlexProfessional Development While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are non full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success. Who We Are: Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what’s best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we’re committed to solving clients’ toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences. Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bring unmatched experiences to clients and employees. These aren't just words we use — it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are.  What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work? We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bring our mission and core values to life, working together to provide the highest quality services to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.