Agile Programming Methodologies, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Certified ScrumMaster, Change Management, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Delivery Management, Financial Services, Government, Leadership, Matrix Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Psychology, Risk Management, Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Servant leadership, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Standup Meetings, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager
Job Title: Scrum Master – Team Leader
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: 6 Months
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to support Agile program delivery within a complex enterprise environment. This role will serve as a servant leader, facilitating Agile processes, coaching teams toward high performance, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading Agile teams, driving organizational Agile adoption, resolving team conflicts, and guiding teams toward self-organization and Agile maturity.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master supporting multiple Agile teams in complex, matrixed organizations
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM II or higher) required
- Advanced Agile certifications preferred, including:
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
- Proven experience building self-organizing, high-performing Agile teams
- Demonstrated success overcoming resistance to Agile adoption and driving measurable improvements in team performance
- Strong experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching Agile best practices
- Expertise in conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and organizational change management
- Experience working within established Agile governance frameworks and organizational standards
- Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Coach Agile teams on Scrum principles, Agile values, and continuous improvement practices
- Foster team accountability, ownership, and self-organization
- Identify, track, and remove team-level impediments
- Escalate organizational blockers and risks to appropriate stakeholders
- Promote collaboration, psychological safety, and effective team communication
- Guide teams through Agile maturity and cultural transformation initiatives
- Partner with Product Owners and Agile leadership to support effective backlog management and delivery planning
- Monitor team health, performance metrics, and delivery predictability
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through actionable retrospective outcomes
- Support Agile adoption and organizational transformation efforts
Required Skills
- Scrum and Agile Frameworks
- Agile Coaching and Team Development
- Conflict Resolution and Facilitation
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Risk and Impediment Management
- Sprint Planning and Delivery Management
- Continuous Improvement Methodologies
- Agile Metrics and Performance Tracking
Preferred Experience
- Large-scale enterprise Agile environments
- Government sector projects
- Financial services or highly regulated industries
- Multi-team Agile delivery environments
- Agile transformation initiatives
For more details reach at
resumes@navitassols.com