Agile Coach / Scrum Master

We are seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master with hands-on experience in Azure DevOps (ADO) to lead Agile teams through the successful delivery of high-quality technical projects. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove roadblocks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivery excellence.

You will be responsible for driving the Agile execution process, ensuring alignment between business and technology stakeholders, and fostering a strong Agile mindset within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives.
• Guide teams on SAFe and Agile best practices to promote self-organization and accountability.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define goals and prioritize backlog items.
• Address and resolve blockers or risks impacting team velocity or delivery.
• Encourage continuous improvement in Agile delivery through metrics and feedback (e.g., velocity, burndown charts, PI goals).
• Engage in technical problem-solving sessions with development and testing teams.
• Promote Agile culture and mindset across teams and projects.
• Report project status and progress to leadership in a transparent, data-driven manner.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of professional experience with at least 5+ years as a Scrum Master.
• Strong experience using Azure DevOps for backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
• SAFe/Agile Certification or willingness to certify within 6 months.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines under pressure.
• Strong communication skills—both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to operate independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Agile at Scale (SAFe).
• Experience in facilitating distributed/remote Agile teams.
• Background in IT systems or application delivery projects.