Agile Scrum Master

Agile Scrum Master

Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina (Hybrid)

We are seeking an Agile Scrum Master to support the OCP, Pega, and EDAP scrum teams. This role encompasses core Scrum responsibilities as well as project and release management duties. The position requires a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite.

• Lead Agile teams and apply Scrum principles to deliver business value.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and PI preparation.
• Ensure the correct use of and adherence to the Scrum process.
• Manage deliverables and track work using Jira.
• Execute on Enterprise Change Management requirements and adhere to enterprise change standards.
• Work with the team to remove impediments efficiently.
• Coordinate deployment events and perform post-production validation.
• Manage end-to-end release management activities.
• Facilitate communication and integrate with project, technology, and business partners.
• Establish and maintain status templates and provide weekly status updates.

• 5+ years of experience in Agile, including hands-on experience as a Scrum Master.
• Ability to lead and influence teams in adopting Agile principles.
• Proficiency with Jira for managing deliverables and tracking work.
• Understanding of Enterprise Change Standards, including change controls and risk approvals.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, influencing, and facilitation skills.
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently with limited supervision.

• Project management experience beyond Scrum facilitation.
• Experience establishing supporting documentation for governance routines, such as playbooks and RACI models.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Scrum Master Certification (e.g., CSM, PSM).
• Experience with Program Increment (PI) preparation.
• Broader exposure to multiple Agile frameworks, including Kanban for flow-based work.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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