Senior Scrum Master (Contract | Remote)

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Position: Senior Scrum Master (Contract | Remote)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery across multiple complex software development initiatives. This individual will guide teams through sprint cycles, leveraging data and Agile metrics to drive decision-making, optimize delivery flow, and champion continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos

Drive delivery execution across multiple concurrent initiatives

Use data-driven insights (velocity, throughput, cycle time, WIP, cumulative flow) to assess performance and improve predictability

Monitor progress, risks, and dependencies while ensuring alignment to business goals

Coach teams on Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid Agile practices

Promote flow efficiency and continuous delivery improvements

Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and leadership stakeholders

Facilitate backlog management and release planning

Identify and remove blockers to enable team progress

Perform root cause analysis and use findings to improve delivery outcomes

Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

8+ years of Scrum Master and/or Project Management experience

5+ years supporting Agile software development teams

Strong experience using Agile metrics and reporting to guide sprint planning, forecasting, and team performance improvements

Deep knowledge of SDLC and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)

Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives

Scrum Master certification (active)

Preferred

PMI certification

Healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industry experienceBeacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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