Scrum Master

TL;DR

Scrum Master: Establishing Scrum and driving Scrum Team effectiveness with an accent on influencing without formal authority, enabling self-managing teams, and improving delivery through empiricism and transparent inspection and adaptation. Focus on coaching the team and organization, supporting Product Owner outcomes, and using agile tools and delivery/value metrics to set and forecast expectations.

Location: US - WI - Madison

Salary: $76,000.00 - $125,000.00 (annual base)

Company

hirify.global helps change how the world prevents, detects, and guides treatment for cancer.

What you will do

• Enable the Product Owner by supporting product and business outcomes, maintaining a prioritized Product Backlog, defining value and measurement methods, and forecasting delivery based on capacity.
• Enable Developers by ensuring understanding of the Scrum Framework, Increment, and Definition of Done, and promoting small-batch thinking and testing.
• Support the organization’s adoption of agile ways of working and help build an Agile mindset.
• Establish Scrum Team Ways of Working standards (Scrum events, Definition of Ready, Definition of Done, etc.) and use forecasting models for data-driven delivery expectations.
• Use delivery and value metrics (e.g., throughput, defect rate, cycle time, cost savings, revenue generation, CSAT) to guide continuous improvement.
• Act as teacher, coach, change agent, facilitator, and impediment remover to remove blockers and resolve conflicts.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of relevant experience in the essential duties.
• Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Demonstrated understanding of Scrum theory, rules, and practices, including iterative and incremental development.
• Ability to represent both business and technology.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation.

Nice to have

• Scrum Master certification (e.g., Professional Scrum Master PSM-1).
• Knowledge of change management and best practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban.
• Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time.
• Paid leave for parents and caregivers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Wellness support and health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision).
• Employee culture focused on respect, belonging, and personal/professional development.

Hiring process

• Interviews and evaluation of Scrum/Agile knowledge and ability to perform essential duties.
• Assessment of fit for coaching, facilitation, and continuous improvement responsibilities.