Scrum Master

Scrum Master – Cadre5

Founded in 1999 in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, Cadre5 provides innovative technical solutions to customers locally and nationally. Cadre5 Lab Partners has partnered with The Information Technology Services Directorate (ITSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to recruit a qualified Scrum Master.

ORNL delivers scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs needed to realize solutions in energy and national security. This premier research institution located near Knoxville in Oak Ridge, TN addresses national needs through impactful research and world‑leading research centers.

Full‑time, permanent position requiring on‑site work in Oak Ridge, TN.

• Working with highly talented team members
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Excellent medical insurance, including employer‑paid benefits
• Additional benefits: 401K match, 15 days PTO, 10 holidays

The Scrum Master will serve as a key contributor to the success of project research initiatives by managing and advancing Agile processes at a project level. The role involves close collaboration with the project’s Principal Investigator (PI), oversight of Agile development teams’ work, ensuring Software Quality Assurance (SQA) is performed, and ensuring technical solutions are delivered on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate brings Agile methodology expertise, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to supporting Agile project environments.

• Maintain and advance technical operational duties across research projects, ensuring alignment with evolving scientific needs.
• Collaborate with the project PI to manage and fulfill data requirements for research teams.
• Manage the Agile release cycles and ensure releases stay on time, in scope, and on budget.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve team velocity and sprint outcomes.
• Oversee full‑cycle resource management, including intake and fulfillment of Agile requests.
• Analyze incoming project requests using expert judgment and advise the PI on prioritization and feasibility to ensure they meet project needs.
• Prepare and present reports on application uptime, project financials, task status, and other key performance indicators.
• Direct project Agile processes and staff to ensure work priorities are met and shift priorities as required.
• Attend project meetings and interpret Agile user stories and backlog items to staff and stakeholders.
• Document and maintain Agile workflows, sprint planning, and retrospectives, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Uphold ORNL’s core values—Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service—while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and accessible workplace.
• Other duties as assigned that pertain to customer Dev Ops Task needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Agile Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of Agile development teams and operations management.
• Proven ability to gather and interpret Agile backlog and sprint planning for complex research projects.
• Ability to direct Agile technical work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with staff, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that support collaboration, leadership, and team building.
• Required ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “Q” clearance; requires U.S. citizenship.

• Experience in IT project management, particularly in research or technical environments.
• Background in supporting research computing or scientific infrastructure.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently while contributing to collaborative teams.
• Experience designing, operating, and managing Agile tools and frameworks (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving project needs.

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage coupled with 401K match.
• 15 days PTO and 10 holidays.
• Additional benefits as listed in “Why Cadre
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Cadre5 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Cadre5 is an E‑Verify employer.