Scrum Master

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

The Scrum Master, under the general supervision, may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Familiar with agile softeware developement process (10+ years)

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Scrum practices (10+ years)

• Work closely with the PM to conduct sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives

• Support IBM teams and customer SMEs in delivering modernization milestones

• Track sprint progress, manage Jira boards, and ensure story completion

• Promote continuous improvement through feedback and team collaboration

• Coordinate with Product Owners and Architects to align priorities

• Maintain transparency of team performance and delivery metrics

Required technical and professional expertise

• Must possess at time of hire and have the ability to maintain a Top-Secret Clearance

• 10+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator

• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and Scrum principles

• Experience managing Jira boards and Agile metrics

• Skilled in facilitating sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives

• Ability to coach teams and resolve delivery blockers

• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills

• Experience supporting cross-functional technical teams

• Bachelor’s in Business, IT, or related field

Preferred technical and professional experience

· 2+ years supporting federal or enterprise-level Agile projects

· Experience with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks

· Familiarity with DevSecOps and cloud-native delivery environments

· Master’s degree or certification (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist)

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.