Scrum Master

Own end-to-end delivery accountability for a single scrum team within Ontada’s Technology Solutions portfolio Establish and operate sprint cadence, backlog readiness, planning, reviews, retrospectives, and release coordination Facilitate agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews/demos, and retrospectives Coach the Product Owner and team on scope, sizing, dependencies, risks, and acceptance criteria Define sprint and release scope based on product prioritization and engineering capacity Lead integrated planning across product, engineering, UX, QA, and release management Manage release capacity planning, estimation, sequencing, and delivery tracking Ensure epics and stories meet functional and non-functional requirements and approved acceptance criteria Manage delivery risks, constraints, dependencies, milestone tracking, and reporting Maintain Jira and PlainView updates, Definition of Ready/Done, runbooks, and team time tracking Lead non-production WAR/MIM rooms for time-sensitive issues Serve as liaison among Product Owners, Development Teams, and external stakeholders Provide executive communication on delivery status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies Facilitate governance forums, milestone reviews, and executive checkpoints Manage cross-team dependencies and compliance artifacts, including Release Scope Statements, SCRs, and ServiceNow change requests Lead risk identification and mitigation using ROAM or equivalent practices Coordinate QA, UAT, regression, integration, and performance testing readiness and execution Drive defect prioritization, closure, and root cause analysis Coach and mentor scrum teams on agile practices, ADLC maturity, and enterprise delivery standards Use delivery metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to identify systemic improvements Contribute to Ontada’s Agile Delivery Lifecycle and enterprise delivery practices Requirements Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience 3–5 years of experience leading large-scale agile delivery for complex technology initiatives Consulting experience strongly preferred Experience in Scrum Master, Project Manager, or hybrid delivery leadership roles Ability to manage a scrum team, dependencies, and stakeholders in fast-paced, regulated environments Strong executive communication skills with Directors, VPs, and senior leaders Expert experience managing scope, timelines, and delivery commitments Understanding of technical architecture and product roadmaps Experience enabling CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing, and code quality standards Experience with web, cloud, APIs, and microservices Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Miro, or similar tools Deep knowledge of Scrum framework, roles, ceremonies, artifacts, and principles Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification from a recognized industry organization Must be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time without employer immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in leading agile delivery for complex technology initiatives, with a strong focus on managing scrum teams, stakeholder communication, and delivery metrics. Proficient in utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence to facilitate agile ceremonies and ensure compliance with enterprise delivery standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Agile Delivery Leadership Scrum Framework Expertise Jira Proficiency Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Executive Communication Skills Hard Skills Agile Delivery Scrum Master Project Management CI/CD DevOps Automated Testing Technical Architecture Web Development Cloud Technologies Microservices Soft Skills Organizational Skills Time Management Prioritization Skills Coaching and Mentoring Stakeholder Management Certifications & Qualifications Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Industry Keywords Agile Practices Delivery Metrics Governance Forums Release Management Risk Management Tools & Technologies Jira Confluence Miro PlainView ServiceNow #J-18808-Ljbffr