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Scrum Master - IT

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: United Airlines
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Scrum Master, Change Management, IT Project Manager, Business Systems & Technology Analysis
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 112000 - 147000 USD Yearly USD 112000.00 147000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.

Description

Job overview and responsibilities The role of a Scrum master is a pivotal role in guiding Agile teams to deliver high-quality, business-critical products. Your responsibilities will include facilitating Agile ceremonies, identifying and removing impediments, and coaching both the team and stakeholders on Agile principles and practices. You will be instrumental in cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, empowering teams, and fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration.

Impediment and Dependency Management

  • Proactively identify and track impediments, dependencies and delivery risks, ensuring each has a clear owner and next step.
  • Coordinate with partner teams to resolve issues and follow through to closure.
  • Escalate promptly when issues exceed the team's ability to resolve them, communicating the impact, actions taken and support needed.

Team Coaching and Accountability

  • Coach teams, Product Owners and stakeholders on Agile practices, collaboration and shared accountability.
  • Help teams establish and uphold working agreements, including readiness for planning, timely responses and follow-through on commitments.
  • Facilitate constructive conversations about missed commitments, recurring process gaps and conflicting expectations.
  • Help teams become increasingly self-sufficient through clear working agreements, shared ownership and effective knowledge transfer.
  • Drive follow-through on retrospective actions and assess whether they improve team outcomes.

Delivery Transparency

  • Help teams track progress against sprint goals and release plans, making risks and changes visible early.
  • Partner with Product Owners, engineering leads and quality engineering to clarify dependencies, sequencing and readiness for delivery.
  • Use metrics such as cycle time, work in progress and sprint goal achievement to identify bottlenecks and improve predictability.
  • Support delivery coordination while maintaining clear ownership of product priorities, technical decisions and testing responsibilities.

Stakeholder Communication

  • Provide concise, accurate updates on progress, risks, dependencies and changes to delivery expectations.
  • Facilitate discussions that produce clear decisions, action owners and next steps.
  • Confirm shared understanding across technical teams, business stakeholders and leadership.
Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering or related field preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in Product Management or Business Analysis, with a proven track record of partnering with technical teams to deliver complex technology solutions.
  • Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks
  • Experience working with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure Dev Ops
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to lead by example, demonstrating strong servant leadership and a focus on team empowerment
  • Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional Agile environment, with a strong focus on delivering value
  • Ability to manage and resolve conflict effectively, keeping the team focused on achieving sprint goals
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple teams or projects concurrently
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual…
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