Akima

Scrum Master

Akima$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer in tech or enterprise programs.
  • US Citizenship with the ability to secure a Public Trust clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong grasp of Agile principles, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and project planning methodologies.
  • Proven ability to collaborate and influence across functions and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies including PI Planning and sprint reviews.
  • Manage and maintain backlogs to align with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with product owners and delivery teams to clarify project goals.
  • Proactively remove impediments and identify risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Promote Agile maturity and best practices across the organization.
  • Participate in enterprise-level planning and strategic meetings with IT leadership.
  • Track team performance and provide metrics for decision making.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package fostering employee well-being.
  • Competitive pay structure.
  • Access to growth opportunities within the company.
  • Strong retirement options available.
  • Commitment to innovation and diversity in the workplace.
Full Job Description
The Scrum Master will lead and facilitate Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) planning activities across the enterprise, ensuring alignment between business strategy and delivery execution. This role drives Agile ceremonies-including Program Increment (PI) Planning, sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives-while supporting backlog management and cross-team coordination. The Scrum Master partners closely with key stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to promote continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of high-value, customer-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and facilitate SAFe Agile ceremonies such as PI Planning, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums.
  • Manage and maintain program and team backlogs, ensuring alignment with priorities and business objectives.
  • Collaborate with product owners, delivery teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure project goals are clearly defined and met.
  • Remove impediments and proactively identify risks, issues, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support Agile maturity and promote adoption of SAFe best practices across the organization.
  • Participate in enterprise-level planning events and strategic alignment meetings with IT leadership and stakeholders.
  • Track team performance and provide metrics to support decision making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience serving as a Scrum Master, Release Train on technology or enterprise programs.
  • Must be a US Citizen -Able to obtain a Public Trust
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and project planning methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Professional certifications (at least one preferred):
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent (PSM I/II)
  • SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)

Job ID

2025-20578
Work Type

On-Site

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