Senior Scrum Master

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Establish goals and plans that meet Program Increment (PI) objectives .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $114,750 - $155,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile methodologies, particularly in coaching teams on Scrum and Kanban practices, while effectively managing multiple projects and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Proven ability to facilitate communication, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement within technical teams.

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Agile DevelopmentScaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)JIRA ManagementEffective Facilitation

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Hard Skills

ScrumKanbanEpic CreationUser Story CreationSprint PlanningRisk IdentificationBacklog ManagementContinuous ImprovementTeam DynamicsSoftware Development

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCollaborationNegotiationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JIRAInformation Radiators

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Program Increment (PI)Scrum CeremoniesStakeholder ManagementSelf-Organizing TeamsHigh Tempo Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish goals and plans that meet Program Increment (PI) objectives
Coach technical teams and Product Owners on Agile concepts, including 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 team members 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 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 ensure collective responsibility for analysis, development, testing, documentation, and other committed work
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, productivity, and conflict resolution
Shield the team from external interference
Assist with internal and external communication and improve transparency
Build a trusting and safe environment focused on problem solving
Assess Scrum maturity and coach teams toward sustainable improvement
Recommend adjustments to delivery practices and promote continuous improvement
Participate in Scrum of Scrum meetings for cross-team collaboration and coordination
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, including customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus at least five (5+) years of experience in Agile development environment
Experience with using and implementing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Ability to manage multiple projects and work rapidly in a high tempo environment that often requires multitasking
Experience with software development or working in software development organization
Ability to create, sustain, and enhance fostering of team dynamics and collaboration
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Scrum Master (PMI-ACP)
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 communications skills
Energetic, goal oriented, detailed oriented, proactive, innovative, hardworking, and patient
No US citizenship requirement
No clearance 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
Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated based on hire date
10 paid holidays per year, prorated based on hire date
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
Identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence