Scrum Master - Hybrid

Scrum Master - Hybrid Genesis10 life insurance, 401(k) United States, Arizona, Chandler May 28, 2026 Genesis10 is currently seeking a Scrum Master for a hybrid position (3 days per week) with a Global Financial Institution located in Chandler, AZ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. As a Scrum Master supporting Technology Infrastructure Priorities, you will enable an Agile team within a Scaled Agile (ART) environment to deliver technology outcomes across Database, Middleware, and Messaging platforms. This role is PI Planning-critical, and you will be accountable for facilitating the Scrum operating rhythm, strengthening delivery predictability, managing dependencies and impediments, and ensuring alignment with Enterprise Change Management and other policy requirements.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate scrum ceremonies, manage dependencies, and provide visibility into delivery plans and progress Promote agile principles and mindset through coaching and enable continuous improvement across scrum teams Optimize the flow of stories and the value delivered for medium to high complexity projects and programs Ensure the team resolves impediments quickly, following agreed-to processes Drive PI readiness including backlog quality, dependency clarity, and objective readiness Ensure post-PI execution stays aligned to PI objectives, risks, and commitments Partner with Product Owner/Product Manager and Engineering leadership to keep focus on outcomes, not outputs

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience 10+ years of delivery experience on Agile teams in complex enterprise environments Demonstrated mastery in Scrum facilitation and coaching Scaled Agile experience in an ART model: PI Planning preparation, dependency/risk management, and execution follow-through Strong facilitation skills across multiple organizational levels; skilled in alignment, decisioning, and conflict navigation Ability to influence, remove obstacles, and motivate people without direct authority (servant leadership) Executive-ready communication with crisp written updates, risk framing, and escalation judgment Experience with backlog requirements rigor: story splitting, acceptance criteria quality (Specification by Example / Gherkin), and healthy Definition of Ready/Done Metrics-driven improvement: uses flow/predictability/quality signals to diagnose system issues and drive measurable change Hands-on Jira expertise, including strong JQL proficiency Hands-on proficiency with Jira Software Plans (Advanced Roadmaps) Comfort operating in governance/change-control environments and ensuring compliance with policy requirements Desired skills: Practical experience leveraging Copilot Chat (AI) to accelerate deliverable formulation Advanced coaching techniques (e.g., Liberating Structures) Strong working knowledge of Jira Align Experience supporting production readiness and operational handoffs with Operations/SRE (release readiness, runbooks, support model) Pay range: $63.94 - $71.94 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.