Scrum Master
Listed on 2026-10-16
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IT/Tech
Systems Analyst, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
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The Work:The Scrum Master - Migration Team is responsible for leading and facilitating the assessment, planning, and migration of applications to a new hosting environment within an Agile framework. This role combines traditional Scrum Master responsibilities with the technical leadership necessary for managing complex application migration projects. The ideal candidate will be adept at fostering collaboration, driving results, and ensuring seamless delivery in alignment with business goals.
Key Responsibilities:- Facilitate key Scrum ceremonies, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Remove impediments to ensure high-performing and dynamic team operations.
- Coach team members to adopt and refine Agile and Scrum best practices.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to effectively manage and prioritize the product backlog.
- Lead comprehensive assessments of current applications, including architecture, dependencies, and performance characteristics.
- Analyze the compatibility of applications with new hosting environments and identify potential risks and challenges associated with migration.
- Develop tailored migration strategies for applications, ranging from lift-and-shift to refactoring or re-architecting for new hosting environments.
- Break down high-level project goals into actionable tasks for team members, ensuring clear deliverables and timelines.
- Partner with technical teams to determine the most suitable migration method for each application (e.g., rehosting, refactoring, re-architecting).
- Collaborate with other teams and Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to ensure alignment across the organization.
- Track and report project progress, risks, and issues using Agile metrics and project tracking tools.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear visibility of progress and any challenges.
- Work closely with Product Management to align migration plans with overarching business priorities.
- Partner with operations teams to ensure a smooth transition and successful handover of migrated applications.
- 5+ years of relevant experience, including in Agile environments and technical project leadership.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification (e.g., SAFe, PSM).
- Strong understanding of cloud technologies and application migration strategies.
- Proficiency with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure Dev Ops).
- Familiarity with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a plus.
- Experience working in SAP/ERP environment.
- US Citizens only (no dual citizenship)
- Eligible to obtain a minimum of a Secret Clearance
- You must live local to St. Louis, MO OR be willing to travel to St. Louis every week
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