Scrum Master

We are looking for a skilled Scrum Master to support Agile teams within a manufacturing environment in Bayport, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity focuses on enabling efficient product delivery, strengthening Scrum practices, and helping teams work through obstacles with clarity and accountability. The ideal candidate will bring strong coaching skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to guide continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead core Scrum events such as sprint planning sessions, daily team syncs, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to keep delivery work organized and productive.
• Mentor team members on Agile values and Scrum methods, helping build consistent practices and stronger team ownership.
• Identify obstacles affecting progress and work with the team and stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Partner with Product Owners to keep backlog items refined, prioritized, and ready for upcoming sprint work.
• Shield the team from unnecessary interruptions and manage risks related to changing priorities or expanding scope.
• Use Agile performance measures, including burndown trends and team velocity, to share progress and support informed planning.
• Encourage regular reflection on team processes and turn feedback into practical improvements that enhance delivery.
• Coordinate with business partners and leadership to ensure team objectives remain aligned with broader organizational goals.
• Support Agile adoption across multiple teams when needed by promoting consistent frameworks and collaboration standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or a related discipline, or comparable relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a team-based delivery environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies, with particular depth in Scrum principles and execution.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams composed of technical and business contributors.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities with the confidence to guide discussions and drive alignment.
• Proven ability to address team conflicts, remove barriers, and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Trello.
• Certified Scrum Master credential or similar Scrum certification is preferred.