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Sr. Scrum Master

Chicago, IL · On-site

$84K - $131K/yr

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or related Compensation & Benefits: Typical hiring range: $84,200.00 ... regular part-time, or temporary employment. Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business ...

Sr. Scrum Master

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or related Typical hiring range: $84,200.00 to $131,000.00 Annually ... regular part-time, or temporary employment. Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business ...

Scrum Master V

Oakland, CA · On-site

$151K - $176K/yr

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Lead in enterprise-scale ... For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major ...

As a Scrum Master , you will : * Support Agile operations for up to 3 teams by planning, scheduling ... Service Catalog This is a 12-to-15-month temp assignment, working 100% onsite at the San Diego ...

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Pit Master

Smithfield, NC · On-site

$44.50 - $59.50/hr

Monitor meat temps, fire control, and cook times * Ensure quality, consistency, and proper presentation * Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards * Assist with prep and inventory as needed

Pit Master

Smithfield, NC · On-site

$44.50 - $59.50/hr

Monitor meat temps, fire control, and cook times * Ensure quality, consistency, and proper presentation * Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards * Assist with prep and inventory as needed

Pit Master

Smithfield, NC · On-site

$44.50 - $59.50/hr

Monitor meat temps, fire control, and cook times * Ensure quality, consistency, and proper presentation * Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards * Assist with prep and inventory as needed

Pit Master

Smithfield, NC

$44.50 - $59.50/hr

Monitor meat temps, fire control, and cook times * Ensure quality, consistency, and proper presentation * Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards * Assist with prep and inventory as needed

Project Manager

Orlando, FL · On-site

$124K/yr

PMP and either CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or PMI-ACP. • Preferred: SAFe Release Train Engineer ... For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major ...

Agile Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Overview We are seeking an Agile Project Manager for a 3-month Temp-to-Perm contract role in ... Background: 5-7+ years of technical project management, Agile Delivery, or Scrum Master experience.

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How much do temporary scrum master jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary 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 is a temporary scrum master?

A Temporary Scrum Master is a short-term role responsible for facilitating Agile processes, removing obstacles, and ensuring the Scrum team follows best practices. Companies may hire a Temporary Scrum Master to fill in during a transition, cover for an absence, or support specific projects. They help teams stay productive, improve collaboration, and meet project goals within a defined timeframe. This role requires strong Agile knowledge, leadership skills, and adaptability to different team dynamics.

What are some typical challenges faced by temporary scrum masters when joining a new team?

Temporary Scrum Masters often encounter the challenge of rapidly building trust and understanding team dynamics while integrating into an unfamiliar environment. They must quickly assess workflow bottlenecks, team communication habits, and organizational culture to provide effective support and guidance. Navigating varying levels of Agile maturity and coaching teams that are still learning Scrum principles can also require flexibility and patience. Successful Temporary Scrum Masters rely on active listening, open communication, and a solutions-oriented mindset to overcome these hurdles and deliver immediate value.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the temporary scrum master position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Scrum Master, you need a strong grasp of Agile methodologies, facilitation skills, and practical experience leading Scrum teams, often supported by a Scrum Master certification such as CSM or PSM. Familiarity with Agile project management tools like Jira or Trello, and knowledge of software development processes are commonly expected. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and adaptability enable you to quickly integrate into new teams and environments. These skills ensure you can effectively guide teams, remove impediments, and maintain momentum within time-limited assignments.

Are temporary Scrum Masters being phased out?

Temporary Scrum Masters are still in demand for short-term projects and organizations seeking flexible staffing. However, some companies prefer permanent roles for ongoing Agile team support, so the prevalence varies by industry and project needs.
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Infographic showing various Temporary Scrum Master job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,688 per year, or $58 per hour.

Sr. Scrum Master

Alliant

Chicago, IL • On-site

$84K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Support and coach Agile team(s) by providing methods and tools to enable quality delivery and continuous improvement.

  • Identify and resolve impediments, manage dependencies, and support risk management to facilitate team progress.

  • Participate in release planning, track team progress, and maintain transparency of team backlog items and project metrics.


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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Support and coach Agile team(s) by empowering them and providing methods and tools to enable quality delivery while maintaining a focus on the continuous improvement of the team. Responsible for removing impediments that may obstruct the pursuit of the team's goals and preserving flexibility and ability to respond to changes on the team. Lead the enhancement of best practices in relation to a high-performance team's processes, artifacts and tools. Collaborates with other teams and assists the organization with launching, stabilizing and optimizing program-level and portfolio-level teams while adapting and promoting Agile frameworks, principles and practices.
Essential Responsibilities
  • Provide visibility into delivery targets, commitments, progress and relevant team data necessary to provide maximum team transparency
  • Partner with and coach other teams to achieve maximum project return on investment and meet PI objectives and milestones. Work with different teams to plan ahead and prioritize work
  • Identify upstream/downstream dependencies and support the team in risk management. Identify impediments and appropriately resolve them using a network of peers and formal channels
  • Participate in release planning such as PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt, Scrum of Scrums. Provide Scrum team statistics, identifying project dependencies, team capacity, velocity forecasts, burndowns/burn-ups, dashboards, and Program Board updates
  • Identify and manage cross-team dependencies and report progress and impediments
  • Maintain alignment, tagging, completion, reporting and overall oversight of team backlog items (stories/features) in Azure DevOps (ADO) to maximize project/program transparency and ensure timely program adjustments
  • Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile team(s) using various tools, such as Kanban, ADO, the Program Board, team Measure & Grow metrics and other information radiators
  • Partner with systems teams to ensure the Agile team(s) tools are properly supporting the ART and maximizing transparency/flow
  • Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the Agile team's practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
  • Partner with the Project Management Office (PMO) on program execution and operational excellence
  • Drive improvement via workshop facilitation in the Inspect and Adapt ceremony
  • Assist the Agile Center of Excellence as a member of the team by contributing to continuous improvement efforts directly or indirectly impacting the Agile teams

Education & Years of Experience
  • Minimum - 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Related
  • Minimum - 5 Years Software development or related
  • Minimum - 2 Years Agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban or related

In Lieu of Education
  • 8 Years Software development, Agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban or related

License/Certifications/Training
  • Preferred: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or related

Compensation & Benefits:
Typical hiring range: $84,200.00 to $131,000.00 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge.
Benefits: Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match including:
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Work from home up to 3 days a week
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee discount programs
  • Time off including paid personal and sick days
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Education reimbursement

*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, or temporary employment.
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