Scrum Master

Digital Data Senior Scrum Master – Job Description:Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery across multiple cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who requires minimal direction, anticipates risks before they become issues, and drives execution with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.This individual must be comfortable supporting global teams, including collaborating with offshore resources beginning as early as 7:00 AM CST, while partnering effectively with business and technology stakeholders throughout the day.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as Scrum Master for 4 Agile teams, ensuring consistent delivery and adherence to Agile principles.Proactively identify risks, dependencies, blockers, and delivery concerns, escalating and driving resolution before they impact delivery.Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including:Daily Stand-upsSprint PlanningBacklog Refinement/GroomingSprint DemosSprint RetrospectivesSprint managementWorkflow administrationDashboards and reportingAdvanced filtersVelocityBurn-down/Burn-upCycle TimeLead TimeCapacity PlanningPartner closely with Product Owners to maintain healthy, prioritized, and well-defined product backlogs.Ensure user stories meet Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).Manage sprint execution, capacity planning, velocity tracking, and release planning.Drive continuous improvement through metrics, retrospectives, and Agile coaching.Coordinate cross-team dependencies across multiple workstreams and technology teams.Support PI Planning and Agile Release Train activities in a SAFe environment.Maintain accurate project health, risks, and delivery status for leadership.( Plus) Coach teams toward Agile maturity while fostering accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.Build strong partnerships with engineering, architecture, product management, QA, and business stakeholders.Ensure timely communication across global teams and leadership.Required Technical SkillsAdvanced proficiency with JiraExperience using Jira Align for PI Planning, portfolio visibility, and dependency management.Strong experience with backlog management and backlog grooming.Experience tracking Agile metrics including:• Experience supporting Agile at scale (SAFe preferred).Required Qualifications7+ years of Scrum Master experience.Experience leading multiple Agile teams simultaneously.Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight.Strong organizational and prioritization skills.Excellent facilitation and conflict-resolution skills.Outstanding communication with executive leadership and technical teams.Experience managing global teams across multiple time zones.*Ability to support offshore collaboration beginning as early as 7:00 AM CST, if needed.Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps practices.Preferred QualificationsCertified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM).SAFe Agilist (SA) certification.Experience in enterprise data platforms, cloud technologies (Azure), APIs, or MDM implementations.Experience with Azure DevOps is a plus.The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following:A proactive, ownership mindset, identifies and solves problems before being asked.Ability to operate with minimal handholding or supervision.Strong executive presence and confidence leading discussions with senior leadership.Excellent multitasking skills while supporting several teams and competing priorities.A bias toward action, accountability, and continuous improvement.Strong relationship-building skills with distributed, cross-functional, and offshore teams.A data-driven approach to delivery management and Agile coaching.