Scrum Master

Job Description

Senior Scrum Master (Scrum Master III)

Location : Grand Rapids, MI - Remote Flexibility

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery across cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are executed effectively, on time, and with high value to the customer. This role requires a strong Agile mindset combined with practical project management experience.

As a Scrum Master III, you will facilitate daily stand-ups, manage sprint planning and retrospectives, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll also be responsible for traditional project management functions — including scope, schedule, resource planning, and risk management — ensuring end-to-end project accountability.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Track team progress, remove impediments, and ensure delivery commitments are met
• Manage project scope, schedules, resourcing, budgets, and risks
• Collaborate with Product Owners and technical teams to translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria
• Support testing efforts and maintain a focus on quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Promote Agile best practices and ensure consistent use across the team
• Act as a servant-leader and mentor to help teams grow in Agile maturity
• Protect the team from outside disruptions and ensure clear, focused execution

Qualifications :

ABOUT EIGHT ELEVEN :

At Eight Eleven, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting and staffing needs.

For over 18 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Eight Eleven promise.

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.