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We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to guide Agile teams in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and help them consistently deliver meaningful results. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who excels at servant leadership, promotes team accountability, and creates an environment where collaboration and continuous improvement can thrive. The role will partner with delivery teams and stakeholders to strengthen Scrum practices, improve transparency, and support effective decision-making across projects.
Job Responsibility
Guide Scrum teams in applying Agile principles, encouraging ownership, collaboration, and steady progress toward sprint goals
Lead core Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure each event adds value and supports delivery
Partner with team members to identify obstacles, address blockers quickly, and maintain momentum throughout the sprint lifecycle
Coach teams to produce high-quality increments that satisfy agreed acceptance standards and align with the Definition of Done
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support alignment, build consensus, and help move priorities forward effectively
Evaluate team and organizational Scrum adoption, then provide practical coaching that advances maturity in a sustainable and realistic way
Facilitate productive conversations, resolve conflicts constructively, and help teams reach decisions without directing or assigning work
Improve visibility into team progress by encouraging clear communication, sharing relevant updates, and promoting transparency across the organization
Requirements
Prior experience serving as a dedicated Scrum Master within an authentic Agile Scrum environment
Strong understanding of Scrum principles, Agile best practices, and servant leadership approaches
Demonstrated ability to remove impediments and help teams maintain focus on delivering value
Experience facilitating stakeholder discussions, team decision-making, and conflict resolution
Proven skill in coaching cross-functional teams toward self-organization and continuous improvement
Ability to assess Scrum maturity and guide teams through practical, sustainable growth
Scrum Master certification such as CSM or a comparable credential is strongly preferred
Nice to have
Scrum Master certification such as CSM or a comparable credential is strongly preferred
What we offer
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (available to contract/temporary professionals)
Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan (for hired contract/temporary professionals)