Senior Scrum Master

Role Overview

BD is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead and coordinate large, business-critical initiatives. You will guide agile teams and drive delivery using Scrum and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), while managing risks, dependencies, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach multiple agile teams on scrum best practices and SAFe practices
• Own and drive agile/scrum ceremonies
• Identify and manage risks and dependencies proactively
• Enable team cooperation, self-organization, and growth
• Act as a primary point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders
• Support Product Managers/Product Owners with goal definition and backlog management
• Advocate continuous improvement using metrics and data-driven insights
• Simultaneously drive projects and programs aligned to organizational goals

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related IT/Technical field
• 5–7 years of experience in Agile software development in roles such as Scrum Master, Technical Program Manager, Technical Project Manager, or similar
• Proficiency with Agile project tools such as Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps
• Experience managing dependencies and risks in large-scale Agile environments
• Strong understanding of Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts, cycle time) and how to use them to improve team performance

Preferred Skills

• Scrum Master and/or SAFe certification
• Experience developing software for medical devices or other regulated fields
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and software compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and Agile Release Trains (ARTs)

Location / Work Model

• Based in Alabama, United States
• On-site collaboration required: typically minimum 4 days in-office per week (remote/field arrangements may differ).