Scrum Master
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Scrum Master

The role is hybrid with 3 days (Tues- Thurs) onsite in Oakland

9 month contract

Pay Range: $90.00 - $100.00 W2

TOP THINGS:

- Scrum master experience on an ERP program or in an SAP Support organization

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery of SAP S/4HANA in a hybrid scaled Agile environment at a leading utility company. This is a high-impact role within a multi-year digital transformation program aiming to modernize core ERP systems for finance, supply chain, asset management, Human Resources, Enterprise Health and Safety

Key Responsibilities:

Scrum Mastery & Agile Facilitation

Act as a servant leader for 1-2 cross-functional Agile teams (SAP functional, technical, and business).

Facilitate all standard Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and empirical delivery.

Hybrid Agile Governance

Navigate the tension between Agile team delivery and traditional PMO structures (stage gates, deliverables, RAID logs).

Support integration with waterfall-driven workstreams (e.g., data migration, testing, cutover).

Ensure team alignment to program increments and release plans in accordance with hybrid/agile governance.

Planning & Coordination

Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and SAP consultants to maintain a clear and prioritized backlog.

Facilitate story refinement and sizing sessions (e.g., user stories, technical tasks, SAP-specific enhancements).

Coordinate dependencies, blockers, and risks across other SAP streams and legacy systems.

Agile Scaling Support

Participate in Agile ceremonies at scale (e.g., PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos) if using SAFe or similar framework.

Interface with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Architects, and other Scrum Masters to synchronize team deliveries.

Contribute to Agile metrics and reporting dashboards (velocity, burndown, team health).

Tools & Technology

Use Jira (or similar) to manage team backlogs and progress.

Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and integration points with Agile planning.

Coordinate with SAP functional leads (e.g., FI/CO, MM, PM, SD) and technical leads (e.g., Basis, ABAP, PI/PO).

Required Qualifications:

3+ years experience as a Scrum Master in enterprise-scale Agile delivery.

Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation or major ERP platforms (SAP ECC, Oracle, Workday, etc.).

Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and hybrid delivery models in a structured environment.

Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and traditional SAP project phases.

Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) and managing cross-team dependencies.

Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.

Proficient in tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, SAP Solution Manager, or equivalent.

Benefits: (employee contribution)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.