Scrum Master
ESR Healthcare ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
A 6+ month remote contract role for a Scrum Master based in the United States, facilitating agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives), removing impediments, tracking velocity, and coaching the team and Product Owner, using Jira or Azure DevOps.
Scrum Master
REQ-00052573
Contract
Remote
Contract · 6 months
Posted Today
6 months
We are seeking a Scrum Master for a contract position (6+ months) based remotely in the United States. In this role, you will facilitate agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and coach the team to deliver effectively.
Responsibilities
Facilitate daily standups, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to keep the team aligned and focused.
Identify and remove blockers that prevent team members from progressing on their work (e.g., access issues, missing requirements, cross-team dependencies).
Shield the development team from external distractions and unplanned work requests.
Maintain and keep Jira or Azure DevOps boards current and organized.
Track team velocity and help forecast realistic delivery timelines.
Coach the team and Product Owner on writing clear, well-defined work items.
Qualifications
Required
Experience facilitating agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
Experience removing impediments and supporting team productivity.
Familiarity with Jira or Azure DevOps.
Ability to coach teams and stakeholders on agile practices.