Senior Scrum Master

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Establish goals and plans that meet Program Increment objectives .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $114,750 - $155,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, with a strong focus on coaching teams to enhance their performance and self-management. Proven ability to facilitate communication, manage project risks, and foster collaboration among stakeholders in a high-tempo environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Agile Development ExperienceCertified Scrum Master (CSM)PMP CertificationScaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Effective Facilitation Skills

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Hard Skills

ScrumKanbanJIRAEpic CreationUser Story CreationSprint PlanningRisk ManagementRelease PlanningBacklog GroomingTeam Dynamics

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCollaborationNegotiationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)Agile Certified Scrum Master (PMI-ACP)PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

AgileScrum CeremoniesStakeholder ManagementSoftware DevelopmentCross-Team Coordination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish goals and plans that meet Program Increment objectives
Coach technical teams and Product Owners on Agile concepts, Epic and User Story creation, Scrum, and Kanban
Manage expectations with multiple Product Owners
Interact in client negotiations and interface with senior management
Provide leadership on major tasks or technology assignments
Facilitate communication across teams to identify dependencies and risks and provide mitigation plans
Organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, Sprint Planning/Grooming, Sprint Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives
Maintain JIRA and other team information radiators
Mentor and coach team members on Agile values, principles, practices, and processes
Enable teams to become self-organizing and self-managing
Develop release plans with Product Management and ensure backlogs are groomed, prioritized, and visible
Motivate teams and promote collective responsibility for analysis, development, testing, and documentation
Identify, address, and communicate project risks, dependencies, and impediments
Ensure the definition of done is defined at story, sprint, and release levels
Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution
Shield teams from external interference
Improve communication and transparency
Build a trusting and safe problem-solving environment
Assess Scrum maturity and coach teams toward sustainable improvement
Recommend adjustments to delivery practices
Participate in Scrum of Scrums meetings for cross-team coordination and release planning
Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders, including customers
Support modernization of a mission-critical case management application used by U.S. courts and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus at least five (5+) years of experience in an Agile development environment
Experience using and implementing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Ability to manage multiple projects and multitask in a high-tempo environment
Experience with software development or working in a software development organization
Ability to foster team dynamics and collaboration
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Scrum Master (PMI-ACP)
PMP certification required
Effective influence, collaboration, and negotiation skills
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify win-win solutions
Effective facilitation skills
Effective coaching and mentoring skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Energetic, goal-oriented, detail-oriented, proactive, innovative, hardworking, and patient
No security clearance required
U.S. citizenship is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick, and personal time
Paid holidays
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
Remote work / telecommuting
Identity verification process using biometrics and artificial intelligence