Scrum Master

Unison Systems is seeking a Scrum Master to join our client's team in the DTC area. This is a hybrid contract role (3 days in office) running through December 2026 with potential extension. The position pays $60-$65/hr and involves leading Agile teams in a software-heavy environment with an emphasis on data-driven delivery and AI-assisted tools.

Responsibilities:

Lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, maintaining team focus on sprint goals and continuous improvement Monitor project timelines and deadlines; take proactive action to prevent slippage and ensure delivery targets are met Design, track, and report on team performance metrics including sprint velocity, throughput, cycle time, defect rates, and predictability Build and maintain Jira dashboards and metrics reports to track sprint health, capacity, and key performance indicators Analyze retrospective data to identify patterns in blockers and rework; convert findings into actionable improvement items Remove impediments using trend data and pattern recognition; drive transparency through metrics-based communication Coordinate with Product Owners and PMO on prioritization, resource allocation, and project funding Facilitate Agile ceremonies and coaching; support team self-organization and conflict resolution Leverage AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Jira Automation) to enhance team productivity and surface delivery insights Present data-driven insights and status reports to stakeholders and senior leadership Track AI adoption metrics and provide evidence-based recommendations on emerging tools and practices

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in MIS, computer science, or related field; or equivalent IT/software development and program management experience 4+ years as a Scrum Master in IT-heavy organizations Demonstrated experience with Agile SDLC models (Scrum, Kanban) and Agile planning in Jira Agile certification (CSM, SAFe SM, or PSM) preferred Proven ability to design, track, and present team performance metrics across multiple concurrent teams Strong project leadership, analytical, and facilitation skills Excellent listening, observational, and interpersonal skills; ability to resolve conflicts Technical writing and communication skills; comfort working across all organizational levels Proficiency with AI-assisted tools and comfort interpreting delivery data Experience building and presenting team performance dashboards and metrics reports Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts as they apply to software delivery Familiarity with data visualization tools (Jira dashboards, Power BI, or similar) Understanding of IT planning, reporting, and business factors affecting delivery Unison Systems is Colorado's leading IT staffing and engineering consulting firm - apply today and let us put our 27 years of expertise to work for you.