Scrum Master Contract to Hire

Job Title : Scrum Master

Location : Columbus, OH (In Office Tues and Wed - Remote Mon, Thu, Fri)

Duration : 01 / 06 / 2025 - 01 / 05 / 2026 (Strong possibility of extension or direct hire)

Rate : $60 - $67 / hour

Contract Type : W-2 only, no visa sponsorships or subcontracting

Scope of Service :

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master for a 12-month temp-to-hire contract, focusing on promoting and supporting Scrum practices to drive the success of the Scrum Team. The Scrum Master will be responsible for helping the team understand Scrum theory, practices, rules, and values, ensuring that goals, scope, and product domains are clearly understood by everyone on the team. The Scrum Master will act as a servant-leader, guiding the Scrum Team (Product Owner, Development Team, and Scrum Master) and stakeholders in their interactions to foster a collaborative and effective environment. The Scrum Master will also be responsible for facilitating Scrum events, resolving impediments, and coaching the team on Agile practices to ensure the successful delivery of business value.

Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables :

• Assess the Scrum maturity of the team and coach them to higher levels of maturity at a sustainable pace, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Guide the team and organization on how to implement and use Scrum and Agile practices, helping the team to adapt to these methodologies.
• Oversee Scrum processes, coach the team, and facilitate a transparent and adaptive team culture to ensure continuous improvement and delivery.
• Facilitate daily Scrum meetings, sprint planning, and sprint review meetings in a way that engages the entire team and fosters effective collaboration.
• Support and educate the Product Owner, particularly in refining and maintaining the product backlog and release planning.
• Assist in removing impediments that hinder the team’s success, such as resolving logistical challenges or addressing cultural barriers, and ensure visibility of the team’s progress to all stakeholders.
• Encourage collaboration and cross-training within the team, fostering close cooperation and knowledge sharing
• Act as a buffer between the team and external distractions, ensuring the team can focus on their work without interference.
• Promote an Agile mindset through ongoing coaching, role-playing, and dialogue, driving continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Establish a safe and trusting environment where team members feel comfortable raising problems without fear of punishment.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration both inside and outside of the team to ensure alignment and continuous progress.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Additional Qualifications :

Salary : $60 - $67