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# Scrum Master - II (USD)

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $60,320.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Capability Maturity Model, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Productivity Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Microsoft Copilot, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75708010-scrum-master-ii-usd

## About the Role

* 8+ years of relevant experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile delivery role.
 * Strong technical foundation with prior hands-on experience in software development, testing, requirements gathering, or related delivery functions.
 * Demonstrated ability to mentor Agile teams across multiple disciplines and levels of technical depth.
 * Experience supporting complex projects and coordinating work across multiple teams or workstreams.
 * Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, SDLC, and delivery metrics such as velocity, burndown, and predictability.
 * Proficiency with Agile work management tools, including JIRA and Confluence.
 * Ability to analyze delivery challenges, identify root causes, and support remediation efforts.
 * Excellent communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience as required for the role.
 * Ability to work with professionalism, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills

 * Scrum Master certification.
 * Experience with Ativo or other AI-enabled productivity tools.
 * Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot and other AI-assisted work tools.
 * Experience in insurance or financial services environments.
 * Background supporting service-oriented architecture (SOA) initiatives.
 * Experience facilitating large workshops or cross-functional working sessions.
 * Exposure to release train or scaled Agile environments.
 * Comfort mentoring teams on improving delivery through thoughtful use of emerging technology.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to support a high-impact technology value stream focused on driving Agile delivery, team performance, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can coach cross-functional teams, remove delivery blockers, and help strengthen Agile maturity across complex projects.
Responsibilities

 * Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and program-level planning activities to keep teams aligned and delivery on track.
 * Coach Scrum teams on Agile principles, best practices, and self-management to support high performance.
 * Partner with Product Owners, delivery leaders, technology teams, and business stakeholders to coordinate priorities and execution.
 * Support backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and cross-team collaboration forums.
 * Track team progress, delivery metrics, and reporting to maintain transparency and visibility.
 * Identify risks, impediments, and process gaps, then help drive practical solutions and remediation actions.
 * Mentor teams across development, testing, business analysis, DevOps, user acceptance testing, and integration activities.
 * Promote effective use of Agile tools and work management platforms to strengthen team delivery practices.
 * Encourage the thoughtful use of AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, documentation, planning, and execution.
 * Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.