Job Description

Role:   Senior Scrum Master (Kanban Focus)

Location: Houston, Texas

Assignment Type: 6-12 month contract, possibility to extend

Work Schedule: In office Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with Remote Fridays

Pay Rate: $60-$65/hour

Benefits: The position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Overview:

We are partnering with a large enterprise organization seeking a Senior Scrum Master with deep expertise in Kanban and flow-based delivery. This individual will independently support multiple Agile teams and drive measurable improvements in delivery health, transparency, and predictability.

This role is best suited for a highly autonomous delivery leader who thrives in complex environments and can influence both teams and stakeholders at multiple levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach multiple Agile teams utilizing Kanban and flow-based delivery practices
• Assess delivery effectiveness and identify systemic impediments impacting flow
• Implement and evolve Kanban systems to improve transparency, throughput, and predictability
• Facilitate key Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, planning sessions, and retrospectives
• Leverage delivery metrics (WIP, cycle time, throughput, aging work, etc.) to guide continuous improvement
• Support cross-team coordination and alignment across various delivery models (Scrum, Kanban, hybrid)
• Partner closely with Product Owners and business stakeholders to maintain backlog health and delivery alignment
• Promote Agile best practices and serve as a mentor to other Scrum Masters

Required Qualifications:

• Scrum certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) and formal Kanban training or certification
• Strong experience leading Kanban teams in complex, enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and drive measurable delivery improvements
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent teams
• Recent hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to navigate challenging conversations while maintaining team accountability and transparency

Preferred:

• Experience in scaled Agile environments
• Experience facilitating Agile training sessions
• Experience mentoring other delivery leaders
• Familiarity with modern software development practices (CI/CD, automated testing, user stories, TDD, etc.)

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, including significant experience supporting Kanban teams
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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