Scrum Master

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery of SAP S/4

HANA in a hybrid scaled Agile environment at a leading utility company. This is a high-impact role within a multi-year digital transformation program aiming to modernize core ERP systems for finance, supply chain, Human Resources, Enterprise Health, and Safety. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

• Act as a servant leader for 1–2 cross-functional Agile teams (SAP functional, technical, and business)
• Facilitate all standard Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and empirical delivery
• Navigate the tension between Agile team delivery and traditional PMO structures (stage gates, deliverables, RAID logs)
• Support integration with waterfall-driven work streams (e.g., data migration, testing, cutover)
• Ensure team alignment to program increments and release plans in accordance with hybrid/agile governance
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, System Integrator Partners and SAP consultants to maintain a clear and prioritized backlog
• Facilitate story refinement and sizing sessions (e.g., user stories, technical tasks, SAP-specific enhancements)
• Coordinate dependencies, blockers, and risks across other SAP streams and legacy systems
• Participate in Agile ceremonies at scale (e.g., PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos) if using SAFe or similar framework
• Interface with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Architects, and other Scrum Masters to synchronize team deliveries
• Contribute to Agile metrics and reporting dashboards (velocity, burndown, team health)

• 5+ years experience as a Scrum Master in enterprise-scale Agile delivery
• Scrum master experience on an ERP program or in an SAP Support organization
• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementation or major ERP platforms (SAP ECC, Oracle, Workday, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and hybrid delivery models in a structured environment
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and traditional SAP project phases
• Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) and managing cross-team dependencies
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Must be proficient in Jira and proficient in other tools such as Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent S/4 Hana with an emphasis on data, including data conversion and cleansing, reporting and analytics
• Use Jira (or similar) to manage team backlogs and progress
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and integration points with Agile planning
• Coordinate with SAP functional leads (e.g., FI/CO, MM, PM, SD) and technical leads (e.g., Basis, ABAP, PI/PO)

• Agile/Scrum Credentials:
  Active Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM II), or PMI-ACP
• Scaled Agile: SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
• SAP Specific:
  Official SAP Activate Project Manager certification
• Traditional:
  Project Management Professional (PMP) to navigate the hybrid PMO environment

• Analytical Problem-Solving:
  Ability to analyze complex application security structures, identify transactional anomalies, and build clean mitigation strategies
• Stakeholder Management:
  Exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical access risks into clear business terminology for Finance and Compliance leadership
• Independent Execution: A self-starter capable of driving remediation efforts and managing audit artifacts with minimal daily supervision
• Detail-Oriented Governance:
  Unwavering commitment to accuracy, documentation discipline, and maintaining strict compliance protocols in a heavily regulated environment

Location:

Oakland, CA
* LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
* The role is hybrid with 3 days onsite (Tues-Thurs)

Pay Range:
The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on…