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.

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