Scrum Master - Remote

Role Overview

Scrum Master (Remote) for a 12-month contract with NAVA Software solutions. You will lead agile execution in a SAFe context, support sprint/PI goal delivery, and use Azure DevOps (ADO) and analytics to drive transparency and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Lean-Agile leader and help the team adopt SAFe values, principles, and practices.
• Coach and support the team in Scrum execution: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Refinement, Retrospective, and Sprint Review.
• Remove impediments, eliminate blockers, and help maintain relentless improvement (quality, predictability, flow, velocity).
• Ensure effective sprint commitment and help achieve sprint and PI goals using capacity effectively.
• Facilitate backlog grooming and estimation using Story Points.
• Work with Product Owner and requirement owners to clarify scope and build a healthy backlog.
• Track and manage delivery using Azure DevOps (ADO):
  • Maintain team boards and updates in ADO
  • Review ADO metrics and support improvements
  • Track PI/sprint status, dependencies, and risk logs
• Represent the team in Scrum of Scrums (SoS) and coordinate with other delivery teams.
• Capture, analyze, and use metrics to support team improvement.

Requirements

• Significant agile project management experience; strong fundamentals in advanced analytics, data integration, and visualization.
• Strong working experience as a Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer.
• At least one certification: CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe SSM, SAFe RTE, or SPC.
• Hands-on experience with agile tools, especially Azure DevOps (ADO) (and ideally Jira and/or VersionOne).
• Extensive experience leading, guiding, and coaching agile/SAFe teams and facilitating agile ceremonies.
• Strong knowledge of SAFe (principles, value, and practices) applied in real projects.
• Basic understanding of Data Engineering and how it adds value.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to learn continuously.
• Experience with CI/CD.
• Excellent teamwork and ability to work across diverse backgrounds.

Desired / Additional

• 10+ years of agile project management experience.
• 5+ years working as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer.
• Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on data engineering experience as Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or Tester.

Location / Duration

• Location: Remote (United States)
• Contract Duration: 12 months