Scrum Master

Berkeley, CA

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Experienced

About the Organization
A nationally recognized research institution where your work directly supports groundbreaking scientific programs. We build the infrastructure behind some of the most impactful research in the country.

About the Role
As a Scrum Master, you will lead multiple Scrum teams and serve as a champion of Agile practices across the organization. You'll facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, remove blockers, coach teams toward self-organization, and help build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Lead multiple Scrum teams using Agile methodologies in sprint or Kanban environments
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies — daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives
Coach teams and the broader organization on Scrum practices, fostering a culture of real value delivery
Support Product Owners with backlog management, scope, stakeholder requests, and priority setting
Build and maintain reports for velocity, burndown, capacity, and project planning to provide ongoing insights
Drive story point estimation, roadmap adjustments, quarterly planning, and cross-functional collaboration
Resolve conflicts, remove impediments, and reduce context switching to accelerate team performance
Provide support within planning and reporting tools such as Jira
Foster a team culture grounded in commitment, focus, openness, respect, and courage

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
5+ years of experience in a Scrum Master or Product Owner role within a software development environment
Hands-on experience with Jira
Proven experience coaching teams new to Agile and Scrum

Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication, active listening, and servant leadership skills
Deep knowledge of Scrum elements and artifacts — user stories, sprints, kanban boards, backlog refinement, velocity, definition of done, and more
Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to think quickly and act calmly under pressure
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple teams simultaneously
Highly flexible and adaptable in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments
Empathetic coach who puts people first and understands team dynamics
Ability to lead Agile transformation efforts while honoring team culture, norms, and values

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Scrum Master

About the OrganizationA nationally recognized research institution where your work directly supports groundbreaking scientific programs. We build the infrastructure behind some of the most impactful research in the country.

What You'll Do

What We're Looking For

Apply for this position

About the Organization
A nationally recognized research institution where your work directly supports groundbreaking scientific programs. We build the infrastructure behind some of the most impactful research in the country.