Scrum Master Job at Ascendum Solutions, Charlotte, NC

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  • Ascendum Solutions
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Team Coaching & Leadership

  • Guide, coach, and motivate agile teams to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Support and mentor teams through Agile maturity with a sustainable, team-driven approach.
  • Build a safe and trusting environment promoting transparency, open communication, and productive conflict resolution.
  • Empower teams to self-organize and take ownership of delivery outcomes.
  • Promote a culture of accountability and results through regular inspect-and-adapt practices.

Agile Process & Ceremony Facilitation

  • Lead all Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, retrospectives, demos).
  • Support Agile planning activities including PI Planning, release planning, and sprint planning.
  • Maintain alignment with Agile SDLC practices, ensuring adherence to internal standards and tooling guidelines.
  • Actively participate in Scrum of Scrums and facilitate cross-team coordination.

Impediment Removal & Delivery Enablement

  • Proactively identify and remove impediments or escalate where necessary.
  • Support teams in delivering high-quality results aligned with sprint and program goals.
  • Facilitate decision-making, conflict resolution, and promote agile best practices.

Cross-Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, business partners, and technical stakeholders.
  • Drive alignment between business goals, timelines, and team capabilities.
  • Ensure accurate and timely communication of team progress, risks, and dependencies.
  • Partner with other Scrum Masters to manage cross-team delivery risks and dependencies.

Tools & Reporting

  • Use Jira and Confluence to manage backlogs, track team performance, and create dashboards/reports.
  • Provide coaching to teams on tooling best practices for visibility and efficiency.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Scrum Master experience in large-scale, enterprise-level Agile environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile SDLC practices.
  • Experience supporting cross-functional teams and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
  • Previous experience in technical or Agile-related roles (e.g., QA, Development, Product Owner, or Agile Coach).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence across all organizational levels.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and agile teams in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
  • Familiarity with supply chain domain areas is a plus.

Preferred Tools & Skills:

  • Jira, Confluence
  • Agile Metrics & Reporting
  • Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Adaptability
  • Time Management, Collaboration, Stakeholder Communication

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