New

Scrum Master

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Nov 05, 2025
Genesis10 is currently seeking a Scrum Master with our client in the financial industry located in Charlotte, NC, Plano, TX and Pennington, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract position. Responsibilities: Optimize the flow of stories and the value delivered by one or more Scrum teams, focusing on serving the needs of the team to drive performance and growth Coordinate and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, manage dependencies, and provide visibility into team delivery plans and progress Ensure impediments are resolved quickly and that the team follows agreed-upon processes Foster a strong working relationship between the Product Owner and development team Promote and coach Agile mindset and principles, empowering teams to become self-managing and cross-functional Facilitate dependency and risk management for Scrum teams and the Agile Release Train (ART) Drive team and cross-team impediment removal and support value delivery and Sprint commitments Maintain transparency through clear communication and collaboration across Agile teams and the ART Ensure the team maintains a healthy product and Sprint backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner Measure and review team delivery, maturity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities Enable the team to become high-performing through collaboration and continuous improvement Collaborate across the ART to create program-level visibility and drive commitment Lead ART ceremonies, support PI Planning preparation and execution, and contribute to building the Program Backlog Utilize Jira extensively to manage, pull, and consolidate user stories and Epics, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering insightful dashboards and reports for stakeholders Support additional responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of the ART Requirements: 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery lead Proven ability to optimize team performance and Agile delivery outcomes Strong proficiency in Jira, including creating advanced JQL queries, dashboards, and reports Experience managing and consolidating user stories and Epics across multiple teams or programs Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills Strong understanding of Agile and SAFe principles Desired skills: SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) Certification or equivalent Experience working in a SAFe environment, including leading or supporting PI Planning events Familiarity with Agile metrics, continuous improvement practices, and program-level transparency tools Experience supporting distributed or cross-functional teams Pay range: $63.94 - $71.94 Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: * Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. * The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. * Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) * Behavioral Health Platform * Medical, Dental, Vision * Health Savings Account * Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) * Voluntary Term Life Insurance * 401K * Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) * Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.