Senior Scrum Master

Austin, TX


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Scrum Master

Industry: Technology

Reference ID: JN -062026-107347

Date Posted: 06/08/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/srAfCM


Description:On-site 3/4 days onsite in Austin, TX

 

Our client seeks a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery for 1–3 teams. The role will steward ceremonies, drive accountability to commitments and milestones, remove impediments, and align team execution with broader program timelines. The Senior Scrum Master will partner with Product, Engineering, and stakeholders, reinforce Agile best practices, and support ongoing Agile transformation.

 

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $65.00 to $60.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Lead Scrum execution across 1–3 teams, including sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Drive accountability around sprint commitments, delivery milestones, and team velocity.
  • Identify and remove blockers to keep delivery on track.
  • Reinforce Agile best practices, including Definition of Ready and Definition of Done.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and manage shifting priorities.
  • Bridge team-level Agile execution with broader program timelines tracked in ServiceNow SPM or similar tools.
  • Support Agile transformation efforts alongside Agile Coaches and leadership.
  • Act as a neutral voice to challenge assumptions and ensure stakeholder alignment.

Experience Requirements:
  • 7+ years in Agile delivery roles with a strong track record as a Scrum Master.
  • Prior experience as a Project or Program Manager supporting larger-scale initiatives.
  • Experience in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.
  • SAFe certification (Agilist or higher) required; PMP is a plus.
  • Proven ability to lead through influence and drive accountability without direct authority.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate competing stakeholder priorities.
  • Preferred: Experience with HR Technology or HR digital transformation, familiarity with Workday or ServiceNow HRSD, exposure to AI/ML-related projects, Agile transformation or coaching experience, and prior experience as a Product Owner or Scrum Master in complex enterprise environments.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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