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Sonsoft Inc

Scrum Master Project Manager

Richardson, TX · On-site

$49.75 - $66/hr

At least 7 years of experience as Scrum Master * At least 4 years in project scoping, estimation ... At least 4 years of experience in architectural frameworks and design principals * Ability to work ...

Sonsoft Inc

Scrum Master Project Manager

Richardson, TX · On-site

$49.75 - $66/hr

At least 7 years of experience as Scrum Master * At least 4 years in project scoping, estimation ... At least 4 years of experience in architectural frameworks and design principals * Ability to work ...

Sonsoft Inc

Scrum master /Project Manager

Richardson, TX · On-site

$49.75 - $66/hr

... Scrum Master At least 4 years in project scoping, estimation and scheduling At least 4 years of ... principals Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment and client ...

Sonsoft Inc

Scrum master /Project Manager

Richardson, TX · On-site

$49.75 - $66/hr

... Scrum Master At least 4 years in project scoping, estimation and scheduling At least 4 years of ... principals Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment and client ...

Sonsoft Inc

Scrum master /Project Manager

El Segundo, CA

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

... Scrum Master At least 4 years in project scoping, estimation and scheduling At least 4 years of ... principals Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment and client ...

Sonsoft Inc

Scrum Master Project Manager

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

At least 7 years of experience as Scrum Master * At least 4 years in project scoping, estimation ... At least 4 years of experience in architectural frameworks and design principals * Ability to work ...

Sonsoft Inc

Scrum master /Project Manager

El Segundo, CA

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

... Scrum Master At least 4 years in project scoping, estimation and scheduling At least 4 years of ... principals Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment and client ...

Sonsoft Inc

Scrum Master Project Manager

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

At least 7 years of experience as Scrum Master * At least 4 years in project scoping, estimation ... At least 4 years of experience in architectural frameworks and design principals * Ability to work ...

Sonsoft Inc

Scrum master /Project Manager

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

... Scrum Master At least 4 years in project scoping, estimation and scheduling At least 4 years of ... principals Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment and client ...

Sonsoft Inc

Scrum master /Project Manager

Richardson, TX · On-site

$49.75 - $66/hr

... Scrum Master At least 4 years in project scoping, estimation and scheduling At least 4 years of ... principals Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment and client ...

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How much do principal scrum master jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for principal scrum master in the United States is $58.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.52 and $66.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Principal Scrum Master, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Principal Scrum Master, you need deep expertise in Agile methodologies, extensive experience leading Scrum teams, and certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Familiarity with Agile project management tools like Jira, Confluence, and Kanban boards is typically required. Exceptional facilitation, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills set top performers apart in this role. These capabilities ensure the effective delivery of complex projects, foster high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

What are Principal Scrum Masters?

Principal Scrum Masters are highly experienced professionals who lead and mentor multiple Scrum teams within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring that teams follow Agile practices, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and removing obstacles to team progress. In addition to supporting teams, Principal Scrum Masters often collaborate with leadership to drive organizational Agile transformation and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Principal Scrum Master vs Scrum Master?

AspectPrincipal Scrum MasterScrum Master
CertificationsCertified ScrumMaster (CSM), Advanced Scrum certifications, Agile certificationsCertified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads multiple teams, strategic planning, mentoringFacilitates team-level Scrum processes, supports Agile teams
Role FocusProgram-level coordination, process improvement, coachingTeam facilitation, removing impediments, ensuring Scrum adherence

The Principal Scrum Master typically operates at a strategic level, overseeing multiple teams and guiding Agile practices across projects. In contrast, a Scrum Master focuses on facilitating individual teams' Scrum processes and supporting their Agile journey. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope and responsibilities, with the Principal Scrum Master playing a more senior, organizational role.

How does a Principal Scrum Master typically support multiple teams and ensure alignment across projects?

A Principal Scrum Master often oversees several agile teams, facilitating collaboration and removing obstacles at a higher organizational level. This role works closely with other Scrum Masters, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure consistent agile practices and alignment of goals across teams. Principal Scrum Masters also mentor less-experienced Scrum Masters, help resolve cross-team dependencies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Their influence extends beyond a single team, fostering a culture of agility and ensuring the success of large-scale projects.
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Infographic showing various Principal Scrum Master job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,688 per year, or $58 per hour.
Scrum Master Level 3 or 4

Scrum Master Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Aurora, CO • On-site

$142K - $213K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 352 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

108th of 527 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks to find a Software Engineer supporting the Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit. This position is located in Aurora, CO.
We are seeking a certified Scrum Master to guide one of our high-performing software delivery teams. The Scrum Master will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure the team adheres to Scrum principles. This role partners closely with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule. The Scrum Master is a servant-leader who enables high-performing Agile teams to deliver value reliably and predictably. The ideal candidate will have excellent facilitation, conflict-resolution, and communication skills; ability to influence without authority. And must be comfortable interpreting metrics and using data to drive decisions.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Level 3 (Principal): Bachelors degree with 5 years of relative experience; Masters with 3 years of relative experience; 1 year with PhD; or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Level 4 (Sr. Principal): Bachelors degree with 8 years of relative experience; Masters with 6 years of relative experience; 3 years with PhD; or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Candidate must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
  • Strong Agile knowledge.
  • Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile engineering practices (CI/CD, TDD, ATDD).
  • Proficiency with JIRA/Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile tooling.
  • Experience working directly with the Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Configuration Managements, Integration Test and Development teams
  • Understanding Java Programming Language to support design and implementation.
  • Understanding of Git to support releases, patching, pipeline, developer support, etc.)
  • Understanding of Kubernetes/Helm expertise (Required for support of deployments, environment support, and IT&D integration, etc.)
  • Understanding of Databases (Experience with one of the following: Elastic, Mongo, MySQL)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced Scrum certification (CSM-II, PSM II/III) or SAFe Agilist.
  • Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus).
  • Knowledge of DevOps pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
  • Coaching experience for multiple concurrent Scrum teams.

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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