Agile Scrum Master

Job Description

Job Description

Scrum Master | $128,000 - $138,000 per year plus bonus | Direct Hire | Carrollton, TX

What Matters Most:

• Competitive base salary of $128,000 - $138,000 with 20%; total earning potential $160,000 - $172,000

• Direct Hire opportunity

• Position based Carrollton, TX

• High-impact role coaching Agile teams, improving delivery predictability, and driving continuous improvement

Job Description:

Join a growing financial services organization as a Scrum Master within its Enterprise Program Management Office (ePMO). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Agile professional who enjoys coaching teams, removing obstacles, and helping organizations establish consistent, effective Agile delivery practices.

As a Scrum Master, you'll serve as a servant leader responsible for guiding Scrum teams through the Agile delivery process while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Working closely with Developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and business stakeholders, you'll facilitate Scrum ceremonies, improve team performance, and help ensure development efforts align with organizational priorities and ePMO standards.

This role is ideal for a proactive Scrum Master who can lead through influence, navigate competing priorities, and help teams become more effective, self-organizing, and predictable in their delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Coach development teams and organizational stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.

• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and self-organizing team environment aligned with Agile principles and ePMO standards.

• Identify and remove impediments that impact team productivity, sprint commitments, and successful delivery.

• Protect development teams from external interruptions and distractions to maintain focus on sprint goals.

• Monitor and communicate Agile performance metrics, including velocity, burndown charts, and cycle time, to improve delivery predictability.

• Partner with Developers and Business Analysts to break down work into actionable user stories and tasks.

• Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Business Analysts to maintain well-defined, prioritized, and refined product backlogs.

• Facilitate communication and alignment between development teams, business stakeholders, and organizational leadership.

• Identify, escalate, and help resolve Scrum-related risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery challenges.

• Support consistent implementation of Agile best practices while maintaining alignment with ePMO governance and organizational objectives.

• Champion Agile maturity, team development, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile delivery role.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum frameworks, and effective team delivery practices.

• Familiarity with software development lifecycles, development processes, and software releases.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build consensus, and drive accountability without direct authority.

• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies, resolving impediments, and coaching cross-functional development teams.

• Strong understanding of project management frameworks, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and business stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and team challenges.

• Commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and developing high-performing Agile teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe Scrum Master certification.

• Experience using Agile project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms.

• Experience supporting Agile delivery practices within an Enterprise PMO or structured project delivery environment.

• Experience helping teams improve Agile maturity, delivery performance, and adoption of best practices.

Benefits and Perks:

• Base salary of $128,000 - $138,000 with a 20% target bonus; total earning potential $160,000 - $172,000

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents

• Retirement plan with a 50% employer match on contributions up to IRS limits

• 20 days of Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays

• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and wellness support

Your New Organization:

Join a respected and growing financial services organization specializing in retirement-focused financial strategies and long-term financial security. The organization is investing in its Enterprise Program Management Office to strengthen project delivery, establish consistent Agile practices, and support continued business growth.

As a Scrum Master, you'll play an important role in helping development teams collaborate more effectively, overcome delivery challenges, and continuously improve their performance. If you're passionate about Agile coaching, servant leadership, and building high-performing teams, this opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within an evolving organization.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base salary range for this position is $128,000 - $138,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. The position also offers a target bonus of 20% of base salary, with total earnings at $160,000 - $172,000. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring above the stated range may be considered for exceptional candidates with highly relevant experience.