Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Location: Falls Church, Virginia (Partial Remote)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Scrum Master to support an enterprise Agile transformation within a leading healthcare organization. This role is ideal for candidates with foundational Agile knowledge and experience in project coordination or PMO environments who are looking to grow into a more hands-on Scrum Master position. You will support multiple cross-functional teams across IT, infrastructure, and telecom initiatives-helping to drive organization, accountability, and Agile best practices. This is a collaborative, evolving environment where processes are still being defined, providing opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth.

Duties

• Facilitate and support Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Grooming sessions.
• Support multiple Agile teams (5+ teams) by helping maintain structure, organization, and alignment during sprint cycles.
• Partner with Product Owners to assist in backlog management and prioritization.
• Track sprint progress, monitor stories/tasks, and ensure accurate updates in Agile tools (ServiceNow preferred).
• Help identify and escalate blockers, ensuring timely resolution.
• Drive team accountability by following up on tasks, deliverables, and commitments.
• Support monthly sprint cycles and assist with large-scale sprint planning events involving multiple teams.
• Facilitate retrospectives and help document and action continuous improvement opportunities.
• Promote Agile best practices and support team members who are newer to Agile.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and leadership to help standardize processes and improve team alignment.

Requirements

• 2-4+ years of experience in project coordination, PMO, or Agile support roles.
• Foundational understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• Experience supporting Agile teams, even in a shadowing or coordination capacity.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Communication and facilitation abilities.
• Experience using Agile tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, or actively working toward certification.
• Experience working in healthcare, hospital, or regulated environments.
• Exposure to infrastructure, networking, or telecom projects.
• Experience in environments transitioning from traditional PMO to Agile.

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