Sr. Scrum Master
MMD Services, Chicago, IL, United States
Our client is a global organization, named one of the largest in the Automobile industry! They are rapidly growing and going through a robust digital transformation. The business and senior leadership have put a huge emphasis on technology initiatives and are looking for passionate team members to contribute to the growth and development of the technical environment.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead multiple Agile teams supporting Workday Finance and HR initiatives. This role will be instrumental in driving Agile maturity, optimizing delivery, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In this role you will partner closely with Product and Technology leadership as part of a leadership triad, ensuring alignment between business objectives and execution while delivering measurable value.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor multiple Scrum teams (2 teams, ~8 members each)
Coach teams and Product Owners on Agile best practices and maturity
Drive consistency in tools, processes, and delivery standards
Guide backlog refinement, estimation (story points, t-shirt sizing), and sprint planning
Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams
Partner with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and leadership
Communicate status, risks, and mitigation strategies effectively
Align delivery priorities with organizational objectives
Define and track KPIs to measure Agile effectiveness
Provide reporting and insights to leadership
Establish baseline cost and schedule metrics from backlog data
Lead training sessions and workshops; promote innovation through new Agile/Lean practices
Collaborate with leadership on long-term Agile strategy
Contribute to product roadmap planning and execution
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
5+ years of Scrum Master experience leading multiple teams
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification
Strong expertise in Agile frameworks and Scrum practices
Experience with Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, etc.)
Experience supporting Workday Finance and/or HR implementations (preferred)
Exposure to hybrid Scrum/Kanban environments (preferred)
Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and collaboration tools (Miro, Mural, Lucid)
Ability to drive enterprise Agile transformation efforts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies.
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead multiple Agile teams supporting Workday Finance and HR initiatives. This role will be instrumental in driving Agile maturity, optimizing delivery, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In this role you will partner closely with Product and Technology leadership as part of a leadership triad, ensuring alignment between business objectives and execution while delivering measurable value.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor multiple Scrum teams (2 teams, ~8 members each)
Coach teams and Product Owners on Agile best practices and maturity
Drive consistency in tools, processes, and delivery standards
Guide backlog refinement, estimation (story points, t-shirt sizing), and sprint planning
Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams
Partner with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and leadership
Communicate status, risks, and mitigation strategies effectively
Align delivery priorities with organizational objectives
Define and track KPIs to measure Agile effectiveness
Provide reporting and insights to leadership
Establish baseline cost and schedule metrics from backlog data
Lead training sessions and workshops; promote innovation through new Agile/Lean practices
Collaborate with leadership on long-term Agile strategy
Contribute to product roadmap planning and execution
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
5+ years of Scrum Master experience leading multiple teams
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification
Strong expertise in Agile frameworks and Scrum practices
Experience with Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, etc.)
Experience supporting Workday Finance and/or HR implementations (preferred)
Exposure to hybrid Scrum/Kanban environments (preferred)
Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and collaboration tools (Miro, Mural, Lucid)
Ability to drive enterprise Agile transformation efforts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies.
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