Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world's leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize the flow of user stories and maximize value delivery across Scrum teams.
• Coordinate and facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Manage dependencies and provide clear visibility into team delivery plans and progress.
• Identify, track, and ensure timely resolution of impediments.
• Ensure adherence to Agile best practices and agreed team processes.
• Foster strong collaboration between the Product Owner and development team.
• Help define and enforce team norms, including Definition of Ready and Definition of Done.
• Maintain a healthy and prioritized product and sprint backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner.
• Facilitate risk management, dependency tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote effective communication within the Agile team and with stakeholders.
• Track and analyze team performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (BS) in any field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Scrum, Agile, or IT Project Management.
• Field of Study: Any discipline with relevant experience in Agile methodologies or project management.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SQL
• Experience with Data Governance practices
• Solid understanding of IT Project Management principles
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum frameworks and tools

Location

• Remote

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 – 95,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, personal days accrued each calendar year, 12-15 days of paid vacation time, 6-8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service, 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year, Ascendion Learning Management System, Tuition Reimbursement Program

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