M&M International

Job Title: Scrum Master

Location: Spring, Texas
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Interview Mode: On-site 

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Scrum Master who can drive execution excellence, manage dependencies across teams, and enable a high-performing Agile environment. This role requires a strong balance of Agile coaching, stakeholder management, and data-driven delivery improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Flow & Delivery Excellence

• Own end-to-end execution and dependency management across teams
• Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve blockers to ensure smooth delivery
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and Project Managers on priorities and risks
• Analyze bottlenecks using Value Stream Mapping, Cumulative Flow Diagrams, and dependency tracking
• Manage team capacity and ensure sustainable delivery

 Iteration Execution

• Drive structured and prioritized work intake aligned with team capacity and PI objectives
• Ensure all work is accurately tracked in Azure DevOps (ADO) with clear acceptance criteria and traceability
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Provide clear and timely status updates to stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

• Drive implementation and tracking of retrospective action items
• Use delivery metrics (velocity, cycle time, flow metrics) to identify improvement opportunities
• Implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and throughput

Agile Team Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety
• Coach teams on Agile principles, best practices, and maturity improvement
• Conduct team skill and maturity assessments

PI Planning & SAFe Execution

• Participate in and support PI Planning activities
• Identify and manage risks and dependencies across teams during the PI cycle
• Collaborate with RTEs, Product Owners, and Project Managers for alignment

Operational Excellence

• Maintain tools and artifacts in ADO, SharePoint, and other platforms
• Ensure backlog grooming, data quality, and governance standards are met
• Lead and coordinate incident management and change management using ServiceNow
• Contribute to Agile communities of practice and continuous learning initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies in enterprise environments
• Hands-on expertise with Azure DevOps (ADO) (mandatory)
• Familiarity with ServiceNow (incident & change management)
• Experience with Agile metrics and reporting:
  • Velocity tracking
  • Cumulative Flow Diagrams
  • Value Stream Mapping
• Proven experience in dependency management and cross-team coordination
• Strong stakeholder management across Product, Engineering, and Business teams
• Experience in SAFe / PI Planning environments preferred
• Ability to drive execution, accountability, and delivery outcomes

Core Competencies

• Assertive personality with ability to provide constructive feedback
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proactive and ownership-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence

Candidate Requirements

• Willingness to work on-site in Spring, Texas (5 days/week)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, enterprise Agile environment

Best regards,

Sachin kumar 

 Sachin.k@operaxis.net 

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