Scrum Master

Location: Oakland, CA Duration: 5 Months Work Model: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite (Tuesday–Thursday) at the OGO

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Top Things: Scrum master experience on an ERP program or in an SAP Support organization

NEED:

(Please specify within the tabular summary of resume if the candidate is for the SuccessFactors or S4HANA) S/4 Hana SuccessFactors S/4 Hana with an emphasis on data. Data including data conversion and cleansing, reporting and analytics.

EQUIPMENT

Client laptop will be provided. However, due to major order delays, the supplier must temporarily provide a laptop to avoid delays in the candidate's start.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support the agile delivery of SAP S/4HANA in a hybrid scaled Agile environment at a leading utility company. This is a high-impact role within a multi-year digital transformation program focused on modernizing core ERP systems supporting Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Enterprise Health & Safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Scrum Mastery & Agile Facilitation Serve as a servant leader for 1–2 cross-functional Agile teams consisting of SAP functional, technical, and business resources. Facilitate standard Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and empirical delivery. Hybrid Agile Governance Navigate the integration of Agile team delivery with traditional PMO structures, including stage gates, deliverables, and RAID logs. Support integration with waterfall-driven workstreams such as data migration, testing, and cutover. Ensure team alignment to program increments and release plans within a hybrid Agile governance model. Planning & Coordination Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, System Integrator Partners, and SAP consultants to maintain a clear and prioritized backlog. Facilitate story refinement and sizing sessions, including user stories, technical tasks, and SAP-specific enhancements. Coordinate dependencies, blockers, and risks across SAP streams and legacy systems. Agile Scaling Support Participate in scaled Agile ceremonies such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and System Demos when using SAFe or a similar framework. Interface with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Architects, and other Scrum Masters to synchronize team deliveries. Contribute to Agile metrics and reporting dashboards, including velocity, burndown, and team health. Tools & Technology Use Jira or similar tools to manage team backlogs and track progress. Demonstrate familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and its integration with Agile planning. Coordinate with SAP functional leads such as FI/CO, MM, PM, and SD, as well as technical leads such as Basis, ABAP, and PI/PO.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in enterprise-scale Agile delivery. Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation or major ERP platforms such as SAP ECC, Oracle, or Workday. Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery models. Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and traditional SAP project phases. Experience with scaled Agile frameworks, such as SAFe, and managing cross-team dependencies. Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills. Proficiency with Jira and other project management/collaboration tools such as Confluence, MS Project, or equivalents. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $80.00/hr - $85.00/hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectraforce