Agile Scrum Master - Lead

Every year, nearly 200 million travelers trust our client to get them where they're going. Take your career to new heights by working for this longstanding leader in air travel that services more worldwide destinations than any other airline.

We are looking for a Scrum Master to join our team for a long-term contract in Atlanta, GA (hybrid).

Contract Duration: 12 Months on W2 with the potential to extend or convert

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience working in Agile environments
• Proven track record as a Scrum Master leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or LeSS
• Prior experience in software development, QA, DevOps, or systems engineering.
• Understanding of SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to communicate effectively with developers and understand technical challenges
• Experience with cloud platforms specifically AWS
• Strong facilitation and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience coaching teams and individuals on Agile principles.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status clearly

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)?

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
• PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
• SAFe Scrum Master or other scaled Agile certifications
• Understanding and focus on business outcomes
• Strong teamwork skills

What You Will Be Doing

Responsibilities:

• Scrum Facilitation: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Team Support: Coach and mentor team members on Agile best practices and principles.
• Technical Collaboration: Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and product owners to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with business goals.
• Impediment Removal: Identify and eliminate obstacles that hinder team progress.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track and report on sprint progress, velocity, and other key performance indicators.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure clear communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Tool Management: Administer Agile tools such as Agility

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.