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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Scrum Master / Agile Release Train (ART) Coach - **Company:** TALENT Software Services - **Location:** Raritan, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Requirements Analysis, Atlassian Tools, GXP - **Published:** November 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/b257431a-d4cb-44cc-86e4-6c73b45dec01/scrum-master-agile-release-train-art-coach ## About the Role * Essential Skills: Scrum Master, TCS MasterCraft DevPlus Scrum Management * Additional Skills: TCS MasterCraft DataPlus - Quality Management Edition, Project Management * Industry Experience: Life Sciences / CPG * Work Arrangement: Onsite at least 3 days per week * Certification: Scrum Master certification preferred * Mandatory Requirement: GxP experience Roles and Responsibilities1. Agile and Scrum Management * Demonstrate a deep understanding of Agile principles and practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. * Manage and coordinate Scrum processes across the Scrum Team and collaborate with other Scrum Masters., * Scrum Master * Agile and Scrum Management * Agile Release Train (ART) Facilitation * TCS MasterCraft DevPlus Scrum Management * Sprint Planning and Backlog Management * User Story Management * JIRA and Confluence * Risk, Dependency, and Impediment Management * Capacity Planning and Delivery Tracking * Agile Metrics and Reporting * GxP Compliance and Validated Systems Desirable Skills * TCS MasterCraft DataPlus - Quality Management Edition * Project Management * Scrum Master certification * SAFe Agile Framework * DevOps and Agile Engineering Practices * Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing * Life Sciences / CPG industry experience Experience Required * 8-10 years of relevant experience in Scrum Management, Agile delivery, and project coordination. * Strong experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and coaching Agile teams. * Experience supporting ART processes, stakeholder management, and cross-team dependencies. * Mandatory hands-on experience working with GxP-regulated or validated systems. * Experience in Life Sciences / CPG environments. * Ability to work onsite in Raritan, NJ, at least 3 days per week. ## Description * Facilitate Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives. * Ensure meetings are productive, time-boxed, and focused on achieving sprint objectives. * Coach teams on Agile and Scrum practices to improve delivery efficiency and team performance. * Promote Agile best practices and encourage a culture of collaboration, learning, and experimentation. * Help teams adapt Agile practices to customer-specific ways of working, especially for GxP-validated systems. 2. Agile Release Train (ART) Support * Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events and processes to ensure alignment with business objectives. * Act as a servant leader, Chief Scrum Master, and coach for the ART. * Support teams in delivering business value and driving continuous improvement. * Coordinate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, team members, and external partners. * Facilitate feature and capability estimation and support economic decision-making at the value stream and portfolio levels. * Help align team commitments with release objectives and delivery timelines. 3. Stakeholder and Team Management * Build and maintain effective relationships with Product Owners, development teams, business stakeholders, and external partners. * Facilitate discussions, workshops, and decision-making sessions. * Help teams reach consensus and resolve conflicts effectively. * Coach team members on Agile practices and support their professional development. * Coordinate with other Scrum Masters to manage dependencies and ensure smooth delivery. * Maintain team focus, accountability, and alignment with project goals. 4. Sprint Planning and Delivery Management * Manage and refine the product backlog in collaboration with Product Owners. * Support user story creation, refinement, prioritization, and acceptance criteria definition. * Develop practical project plans and perform capacity planning. * Track sprint commitments, deliverables, and timelines to ensure timely product delivery. * Support Agile engineering practices, DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Testing. * Monitor team progress and identify opportunities to improve delivery predictability. 5. Risk and Impediment Management * Identify potential risks, dependencies, and impediments that may affect project delivery. * Help Scrum Teams resolve blockers and escalate issues when necessary. * Develop mitigation strategies to address delivery risks. * Ensure teams remain focused on sprint goals and committed deliverables. * Facilitate conflict resolution and support effective collaboration across teams. 6. Performance Tracking and Continuous Improvement * Track and analyze Agile metrics, including velocity, burndown charts, and sprint performance. * Prepare transparent progress reports for stakeholders and leadership. * Use performance data to identify bottlenecks and improve team efficiency. * Facilitate Sprint Retrospectives and implement continuous improvement actions. * Encourage accountability, transparency, and a culture of continuous learning. 7. GxP and Life Sciences Compliance * Apply Agile practices within GxP-regulated and validated system environments. * Ensure Agile processes align with customer requirements and compliance standards. * Support project delivery in the Life Sciences / CPG industry. * Adapt Scrum ceremonies, documentation, and delivery practices to validated system requirements. * Maintain organized project documentation and support quality management processes.