Job Description
Scrum Master Agile Coach DCA2284
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Work Arrangement: Onsite (no remote)
Contract Length: 872 total hours (40 hrs/week; 8 hrs/day )
Overview
Provide servant-leadership and mentorship to multiple cross-functional Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, and XP . Coach teams on effective practices, foster self-organization and continuous improvement , visualize work with information radiators, and remove impediments so teams deliver consistent value.
Primary Responsibilities
- Apply a broad Agile toolkit ( user stories, story mapping, retros, ATDD/TDD, CI, pairing, information radiators ) to build high-performing teams.
- Facilitate ceremonies: planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, reviews/demos, retrospectives , and problem-solving workshops.
- Promote transparency, collaboration, and iterative improvement ; curate team-level coaching content.
- Increase workflow visibility and help teams inspect/adapt using metrics and radiators.
- Proactively remove blockers and coordinate with external teams to keep delivery on track.
- Partner with other Agile leaders to mature Agile adoption across the organization.
- Mentor less-experienced Scrum Masters ; host learning opportunities (communities of practice, meetups, training).
- Adhere to risk and regulatory standards; design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities
Manages activities through influence, accountability, and ownership in an Agile environment (no direct reports).
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelors degree and 4+ years on an Agile team, including 2+ years as a Scrum Master ;
or in lieu of a degree, 8+ years combined experience with 4+ years on Agile teams and 2+ years as a Scrum Master. - Depth in at least two roles: project management, UX, business analysis, development, testing, deployment .
- Knowledge of Agile/Lean principles (SAFe familiarity a plus); experience developing/managing digital capabilities.
- Understanding of Design Thinking ; strong communication; proven ability to lead through influence.
Job Tags
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