SAFe Certified Scrum Master

SAFe Certified Scrum Master (100% Remote) Duration : 12+ Month Contract (Ongoing, with likely extension/potential for conversion to full-time) Our client, a leading energy and utilities organization, is seeking a SAFe Certified Scrum Master to drive Agile execution and support high-performing teams within a complex, regulated environment. This is a long-term, ongoing, remote contract opportunity supporting a large-scale enterprise transformation, including modernization of legacy systems to cloud/microservices architecture and adoption of SAFe Agile practices. The ideal candidate will bring strong Agile coaching and facilitation skills, along with hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage backlogs, track sprint progress, and support metrics-driven delivery. Responsibilities • Serve as a SAFe Scrum Master supporting Agile Release Train (ART) execution. • Coach, mentor, and guide teams in adopting an Agile mindset, promoting ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. • Capture and track sprint metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown, flow) and drive continuous improvement. • Foster a collaborative team environment and act as a servant leader to support team cohesion and performance. • Identify and remove impediments to enable team productivity and delivery. • Help teams identify strengths and areas for improvement and implement actionable solutions. • Participate in Scrum of Scrums (SoS) and contribute to Scrum Master Community of Practice (CoP) activities. • Manage and coordinate cross-team dependencies across products and projects within the ART. • Collaborate with stakeholders to align scope, priorities, and deliverables with business objectives. • Act as a power user of Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog management, sprint tracking, reporting, and dashboards. • Support and mentor junior Scrum Masters as needed. • Coordinate with vendors and system integrators to support delivery. • Apply knowledge of traditional project management to support hybrid (waterfall + Agile) environments and Agile transformation efforts. • Support release planning, capacity planning, and velocity forecasting at team and portfolio levels. • Develop and maintain project artifacts, including schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports. • Monitor delivery progress, risks, and performance; communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders. • Support risk identification, impact analysis, and mitigation planning in a regulated environment. • May participate in emergency/storm response activities, including after-hours support as required. Skills & Qualifications • SAFe Scrum Master certification required • 5–8+ years of Scrum Master experience, preferably in enterprise environments • Strong experience supporting Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and SAFe ceremonies (PI Planning, SoS, etc.) • Proven ability to coach teams and drive Agile maturity • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog management, reporting, and metrics • Experience managing cross-team dependencies in complex environments • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, XP) • Working knowledge of engineering practices (CI/CD, TDD, DevOps) • Experience working in regulated industries (utilities preferred) • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills • Demonstrated servant leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution (high EQ) • Experience supporting Agile transformation from traditional project management • PMP or traditional project management experience (preferred) Education • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field 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) • 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 t