Agile Specialist/Scrum Lead

Support Continuous Delivery and Sprint Execution o Support day-to-day sprint execution to help ensure committed work is delivered predictably. o Track sprint progress, capacity, and blockers; escalate risks as needed. o Ensure sprint goals and Definition of Done are understood and followed. o Independently manage sprint execution and proactively address delivery risks without escalation.

• Serve as Scrum Master for the Engineering Team

o Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews/demos, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. o Keep ceremonies structured, time-boxed, and focused on outcomes. o Reinforce Agile and Scrum practices through consistent execution. o Actively coach the team and stakeholders on Scrum best practices and adapt facilitation style based on team maturity. o Facilitate Team Communication and Collaboration

• Support communication between engineers, product owners, and stakeholders.

o Ensure delivery status, dependencies, and risks are visible and understood. o Help foster a collaborative and respectful team environment. o Serve as the primary facilitator for delivery conversations and resolve cross-functional friction.

• Support Backlog Readiness and Flow

o Partner with Product Owners to support backlog grooming and sprint readiness. o Validate that stories have clear acceptance criteria, sizing, and dependencies identified. o Help maintain a steady flow of work into sprints. o Proactively identify backlog quality issues and drive improvements with Product Owners. o Contribute to Continuous Improvement o Participate in retrospectives and help track improvement actions.

• Support the use of basic Agile metrics (velocity, carryover, blockers).

o Identify opportunities to improve team processes. o Lead retrospectives and ensure improvement actions are implemented and sustained.

• Maintain Agile Artifacts and Reporting

o Keep Agile tools and boards current and accurate. o Assist with sprint-level reporting and documentation. o Follow established Agile standards and templates. o Own Agile reporting accuracy and provide delivery insights to stakeholders

Do you have a valid Professional Scrum Master I certification?, Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Candidates need strong scrum strong agile experience, in large matrix, vendor management experience is required as will be managing vendors across globe/timezones, must be able to communicate through different timezones.ServiceNow experience is extremely helpful, 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery role supporting software engineering teams.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience facilitating at least some Scrum ceremonies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with software engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications: Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, or equivalent).

• Experience with Agile delivery tools (e.g., ServiceNow Agile SDLC, Jira, Azure DevOps). - Experience supporting enterprise or platform engineering teams.

• Familiarity with Agile delivery metrics and continuous improvement techniques.

Required Education: BS STEM + 5yrs

4.44.4 out of 5 stars Seattle, WA 98104 Hybrid work $55 - $59 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance