Sr Scrum Master (2026-10303)

This is a 8 Month W2 contract assignment with the opportunity for contract extension or to transition to a permanent, full-time role based on performance and business needs. Responsibilities: Responsibilities

• Facilitate contextual adoption of the Scrum Framework, including daily scrum, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews & retrospectives, and other related team and intra-team meetings
• Facilitate contextual adoption of Lean Thinking, including visualization and continuous optimization of delivery flow using the Kanban Method
• Facilitate and participate in scaled events, including cross-team planning, delivery synchronization, and systems-level inspect & adapt
• Foster team collaboration and proactive, open communication
• Encourage an experimental and fail-fast & learn mindset
• Sustain and promote usage of information radiators for the teams and broader organization
• Collect and share transparent team metrics with teams, recommend new metrics for the team’s context, and foster continuous improvement conversations using metrics
• Prepare and facilitate quarterly, release, and sprint planning with the product owner and the team
• Guide Feature and Story-level refinement to the Definition of “Ready” in preparation for the next quarter and upcoming sprints
• Work with the team and Product Owner/Managers to maintain a healthy backlog and rolling short and mid-term planning for upcoming releases
• Teach and mentor increasing levels of self-organizing behavior within the team
• Engage the organization to remove impediments to the team’s ability to perform by working closely with the team and stakeholders, including product owners/managers, leadership, and other teams
• Support communication of delivery progress, gaps, and obstacles with a wide variety of stakeholders; coach product owners/managers to play an active role in stakeholder engagement
• Facilitate cross-team orchestration, tracking and following up with internal and external dependencies
• Act as a buffer between external distractions and the focused environment the team needs to be successful, protecting the team and minimizing disruptions
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Do you have experience in Test automation?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * BA/BS degree in related field and 4+ years of related experience; MS+ with 3 years experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

• 4+ years experience applying the Scrum Framework in growing high performing teams as a full-time practitioner
• Experience as a dedicated Scrum Master at an organization committed to Lean-Agile as its core approach for delivering business value
• Experience working with Lean/Agile teams in the context of cloud infrastructure and DevOps
• Experience working with teams applying test automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery capabilities to achieve delivery speed and operational stability
• Experience using Lean/Agile collaboration tools like Rally, VersionOne, Jira
• Experience influencing positive and impactful change in organizations working towards Lean/Agile adoption, learning, and growth
• Certifications such as LeanKanban University’s TKP, Scrum.org’s PSM, Scrum Alliance’s CSM/A-CSM, CSP-SM, SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) are preferred
• Willing and able to provide and receive constructive feedback and advice with a growth mindset
• Experience using tools such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, MURAL, Trello or other collaboration tools
• AI Enthusiast - strong interest in helping integrate AI agents into human systems/processes
• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills
• Ability to use metrics that matter
• Bias to action

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• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Commuter assistance, * Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Commuter Benefit Program, This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Cox. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

Cox Automotive is a leading provider of automotive products and services, offering a wide range of solutions to dealers, manufacturers, and consumers. With a focus on innovation and customer service, Cox Automotive helps clients navigate the ever-changing automotive industry landscape. From digital marketing and software solutions to vehicle remarketing and logistics, Cox Automotive is dedicated to driving the future of the automotive industry.