Scrum Master (Atlanta, GA)

Our Customer is an American multinational beverage corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their many interests include the manufacturing, retailing, and marketing of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups. They are passionate about beverages around the world, with around 200 brands and 700,000+ employees across the company and bottling partners. They take deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in their company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. They believe their culture is one of the reasons their company continues to thrive after 130+ years.

We are seeking a Scrum Master on a contract basis who will support the Customer’s business needs. This role is on-site in Atlanta, GA.

NOTE: Candidates must have their own laptops if the company does not provide one.

The Scrum Master will serve as a servant-leader and Agile coach for cross-functional software development teams. This role ensures Agile principles and Scrum practices are consistently applied, supports continuous improvement, removes impediments, and helps teams deliver high-quality software increments. The position requires strong facilitation skills, a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, and the ability to foster collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Facilitation & Coaching:

• Serve as a servant-leader for one or more Agile teams.
• Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile practices and Scrum values.
• Promote self-organization, cross-functionality, and team accountability.

Process & Delivery:

• Ensure adherence to Agile principles and Scrum best practices.
• Support the Product Owner with backlog prioritization and product vision clarity.
• Assist the team in making and meeting sprint commitments.
• Identify and remove impediments inhibiting progress.
• Foster continuous improvement through metrics, retrospectives, and feedback loops.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Act as the primary liaison between development teams and stakeholders.
• Encourage open, transparent communication within and across teams.
• Facilitate collaboration among developers, Product Owners, business partners, and other Scrum Masters.
• Help manage dependencies and alignment across multiple teams.

Metrics & Reporting:

• Track Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown, and throughput to communicate progress.
• Use metrics to guide process improvements while avoiding metric misuse.
• Provide stakeholders with clear visibility into delivery status and team progress.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master for at least 2 years supporting Agile software development teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, including Scrum; knowledge of Kanban is a plus.
• Experience applying Scrum patterns and techniques to address gaps in the framework.
• Good knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge and experience with Agile techniques such as User Stories, ATDD, and TDD.
• Knowledge of additional Agile approaches such as XP, Kanban, Crystal, or FDD.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and modern engineering practices.
• Ability to identify and remove impediments effectively.
• Experience using Agile project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ability to identify and remove impediments effectively.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement.
• Empathetic and patient listener with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning.
• Diplomatic and constructive approach to conflict resolution.
• Passionate about enabling teams to deliver value.

Preferred:

• 5+ years of Scrum Master or IT project management experience.
• Scrum Master certification, such as CSM or PSM (PSM II or CSP not required).
• Background in software development or IT project delivery.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.