Scrum Master I

SCRUM Master Project Manager I7 Month Contract with potential extensionLocal Candidates OnlyRichmond, VAThe Scrum Master supports delivery team by facilitating Agile ceremonies, maintaining team alignment, and ensuring clear visibility into work progress, risks, and priorities. This role blends Agile facilitation with hands-on delivery operations including documentation, reporting, DevOps card creation, and cross-team coordination. The Scrum Master collaborates regularly with the Development Manager to support execution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. The most successful and ideal candidate is adaptable, coachable, proactive, and comfortable shifting between facilitation, investigation, and operational support.Key ResponsibilitiesFacilitate Scrum ceremonies effectively and consistently.Maintain backlogs, work items, and dashboards in Azure DevOps or similar systems.Create and refine Azure DevOps cards and supporting documentation.Track and report delivery metrics including velocity, burndown, risks, blockers, and project status.Document action items, decisions, and status updates.Perform appropriate investigation before escalating issues.Collaborate regularly with the Development Manager for team alignment.Support process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and proposing ideas.Ensure accuracy and transparency in reporting.Assist with dependency coordination across teams.Deliverables & Success MetricsWell-facilitated Agile ceremonies.Accurate and timely reporting.High-quality DevOps card creation and backlog maintenance.Clear documentation and action tracking.Effective identification and mitigation of risks and blockers.Demonstrated contributions to process improvementRequired Skills3–5 years of experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile teams.Strong understanding of Agile values and frameworks.Experience with Azure DevOps or similar Agile work management systems.Experience tracking and reporting Agile delivery metrics.Ability to investigate issues before escalation.Strong written and verbal communication skills.CSM Certification.Desired SkillsPMP Certification preferred.Experience in large enterprise or government environments.Familiarity with Agile maturity efforts or transformations.