Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Are you ready to join a growing team?
We're seeking an experienced Scrum Master II to lead multiple cross-functional Agile teams in delivering high-quality technology solutions. This role serves as a servant leader, Agile coach, and mentor, driving continuous improvement while helping teams embrace Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Agile practices.
The ideal candidate is passionate about Agile transformation, coaching high-performing teams, and removing impediments to successful delivery.
Location: Buffalo, NY
Duration: 12 months
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead and coach multiple Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP) methodologies.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, continuous improvement, and team self-organization.
- Coach teams on Agile best practices, including user stories, story mapping, TDD, ATDD, continuous integration, and information radiators.
- Remove organizational impediments and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful sprint execution.
- Mentor junior Scrum Masters and contribute to enterprise Agile maturity initiatives.
- Collaborate with Agile leaders to improve organizational Agile practices and delivery effectiveness.
- Promote adherence to organizational risk management, governance, and compliance standards.
- Support an inclusive, collaborative work environment focused on continuous learning and improvement.
Scope of Responsibilities
- Provide servant leadership across multiple Agile teams.
- Drive enterprise Agile adoption and continuous process improvement.
- Apply systems thinking, coaching, and data-driven decision-making to optimize team performance.
- Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders while facilitating effective collaboration.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities
- No direct supervisory responsibility.
- Leads teams through influence, coaching, accountability, and servant leadership.
- Provides guidance and mentorship to less experienced Scrum Masters.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four (4) years of experience working on Agile teams, including at least two (2) years as a Scrum Master.
- In lieu of a degree, eight (8) years of combined education and/or professional experience, including four (4) years on Agile teams and two (2) years as a Scrum Master.
- Experience with Enterprise Change Management and Agile Scaling.
- Strong knowledge of Systems Thinking and Data Analytics.
- Advanced Emotional Intelligence and coaching skills.
- Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
Education and Experience Preferred
- Experience in two or more technology disciplines such as project management, business analysis, software development, testing, user experience, or deployment.
- Knowledge of Agile and Lean principles.
- Experience supporting digital product delivery and Agile transformations.
- Understanding of Design Thinking methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead through influence and coach high-performing teams.
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) preferred.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.
To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!