scrum master
Scrum Master responsible for leading discovery and implementation sprints, facilitating Agile ceremonies, aligning stakeholders, refining backlogs, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring transparent communication and progress reporting for executive teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Discovery Phase
Facilitate discovery sprints , workshops, and stakeholder alignment sessions
Work with product owners and business analysts to refine and prioritize discovery backlogs
Ensure timely capture and validation of requirements, risks, and dependencies
Track discovery deliverables and coordinate cross-team activities (audits, architecture reviews, content inventories, etc.)
Manage communications, blockers, and progress reporting for executive stakeholders
Support early estimation and prepare the team for transition into delivery
Implementation Phase
Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile delivery teams during execution
Facilitate core Agile ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives
Remove impediments and shield the team from distractions to maintain focus
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Track velocity, sprint goals, and deliverables using tools like JIRA, Confluence
Support UAT coordination , release planning, and alignment with roadmap milestones
Escalate risks and drive resolution of cross-functional blockers
Qualifications:
6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead
Proven ability to lead Agile teams across discovery and implementation phases
Strong understanding of web platforms, CMS (AEM preferred), and digital transformation initiatives
Exceptional facilitation and conflict-resolution skills
Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence , and Agile metrics reporting
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification preferred
Experience with component-based development, design systems , or enterprise content delivery
Originally posted on Himalayas
Posted June 26, 2026