• A senior Scrum Master with strong experience supporting SAP ERP transformation programs, specifically SAP S/4HANA or SAP SuccessFactors. Must be comfortable operating in a hybrid Agile + traditional PMO environment and managing multiple cross-functional SAP teams.

Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable)

ERP / SAP Background

Direct Scrum Master experience on an SAP program-either:

(1) SAP S/4HANA, or

(2) SAP SuccessFactors

(You should label candidates clearly as "S4" or "SF".)

Scrum Mastery

• 5+ years as Scrum Master in large enterprise environments.
• Experience running Agile ceremonies for SAP functional + technical teams.
• Hybrid Agile Delivery
• Ability to operate between Agile teams and traditional PMO (stage gates, RAID logs, cutover, testing, data migration, etc.).
• Familiar with SAP Activate methodology and how it aligns with Agile.
• Scaled Agile
• Experience with SAFe or similar frameworks (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART alignment).
• Coordinating dependencies across multiple SAP workstreams.

Tools

• Jira (required).
• Confluence, MS Project, or similar tools.

Key Responsibilities (What to Validate)

• Serve as Scrum Master for 1 2 SAP Agile teams (functional + technical).
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and backlog refinement.
• Partner with Product Owners, SAP consultants, SI partners, business teams.
• Manage risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies.
• Coordinate with Release Train Engineers, Solution Architects, and PMO.
• Support Agile metrics and dashboards (velocity, burndown, team health).

Target Candidate Backgrounds

• Look for candidates who have previously worked on:
• Large utility, energy, or public sector SAP transformation programs
• S/4HANA Greenfield or Brownfield implementations
• SAP Support organizations using Agile/Sprint delivery
• SuccessFactors implementation or support teams
• Global SAP ERP modernization programs involving SI partners

Disqualifiers

• Avoid candidates who:
• Only have generic IT/Software Scrum Master experience with no SAP exposure.
• Have waterfall-only PM experience.
• Are non-local or unable to be onsite Tues Thurs.
• Cannot specify whether their SAP work was S/4HANA or SuccessFactors.

How to Tag Each Candidate (very important for submittals)

• When you present candidates, clearly label them:
• S4 Scrum Master
• SF Scrum Master
• S4 + SF Dual experience (ideal)

TOP THINGS:

• Scrum master experience on an ERP program or in an SAP Support organization

• NEED: (Please specify within the tabular summary of resume if the candidate is for the SuccessFactors or S4HANA)

• (1) S/4 Hana
• (2) SuccessFactors

• *Client laptop will be provided. However, due to major order delays, supplier must temporarily provide a laptop to avoid delays in starting.
• We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery of SAP S/4HANA in a hybrid scaled Agile environment at a leading utility company. This is a high-impact role within a multi-year digital transformation program aiming to modernize core ERP systems for finance, supply chain, asset management, Human Resources, Enterprise Health and Safety

Key Responsibilities:

Scrum Mastery & Agile Facilitation

• Act as a servant leader for 1 2 cross-functional Agile teams (SAP functional, technical, and business).
• Facilitate all standard Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and empirical delivery.

Hybrid Agile Governance

• Navigate the tension between Agile team delivery and traditional PMO structures (stage gates, deliverables, RAID logs).
• Support integration with waterfall-driven workstreams (e.g., data migration, testing, cutover).
• Ensure team alignment to program increments and release plans in accordance with hybrid/agile governance.

Planning & Coordination

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, System Integrator Partners and SAP consultants to maintain a clear and prioritized backlog.
• Facilitate story refinement and sizing sessions (e.g., user stories, technical tasks, SAP-specific enhancements).
• Coordinate dependencies, blockers, and risks across other SAP streams and legacy systems.

Agile Scaling Support

• Participate in Agile ceremonies at scale (e.g., PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos) if using SAFe or similar framework.
• Interface with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Architects, and other Scrum Masters to synchronize team deliveries.
• Contribute to Agile metrics and reporting dashboards (velocity, burndown, team health).

Tools & Technology

• Use Jira (or similar) to manage team backlogs and progress.
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and integration points with Agile planning.
• Coordinate with SAP functional leads (e.g., FI/CO, MM, PM, SD) and technical leads (e.g., Basis, ABAP, PI/PO).

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience as a Scrum Master in enterprise-scale Agile delivery.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation or major ERP platforms (SAP ECC, Oracle, Workday, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and hybrid delivery models in a structured environment.
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and traditional SAP project phases.
• Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) and managing cross-team dependencies.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be proficient in Jira and proficient in other tools such as Confluence, MS Project, or equivalents

• Tier 1 SAP Experience Validation (Critical)
• "Have you served as a Scrum Master on an SAP program? Was it S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, or both? Describe the workstreams you supported."
• "Which SAP modules or functional areas did your teams own (FI/CO, MM, PM, SD, HR, EHS, etc.)?"
• "Were you part of an SAP implementation (Greenfield/Brownfield), an upgrade, or ongoing SAP support operations?"
• "Did you work within SAP Activate? How did you integrate Activate phases with Agile sprints?"

Tier 2 Hybrid Agile + PMO Alignment

• "Give an example of how you managed Agile teams while still complying with PMO stage gates, deliverables, or RAID processes."
• "How did you coordinate with waterfall-driven SAP activities such as data migration, testing, or cutover?"
• "What governance cadence did your program use (Steering committees, ART syncs, cutover checkpoints, etc.)?"

Tier 3 Agile Facilitation & Team Leadership

• "How many Agile teams did you support, and what were the team compositions (functional, technical, business)?"
• "Describe your approach to backlog refinement for SAP user stories and technical SAP tasks."
• "What techniques do you use to resolve blockers or cross-team dependencies on SAP projects?"
• "How do you coach SAP functional consultants and business SMEs who are new to Agile?"

Tier 4 Scaled Agile (SAFe or equivalent)

• "Did you participate in PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, or release train ceremonies? What was your role?"
• "How did you synchronize your team's work with other SAP streams or the overall release train?"

Tier 5 Tools & Metrics

• "How have you used Jira to manage SAP-specific stories, enhancements, defects, and technical tasks?"
• "Which Agile metrics did you track, and how did you interpret them for leadership?"

Tier 6 Logistics & Fit

• "Do you have any limitations with hybrid schedules or with using a supplier-provided laptop temporarily?"

Akshit Sisonia - Sr. Technical Recruiter

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