Location: Atlanta, GA / Hybrid Contract - 3 Years Client: Southern Company Services
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master IV to support Agile delivery initiatives within a fast-paced utility and energy technology environment.
This role serves as a servant leader and delivery-focused Agile coach responsible for enabling Agile teams to consistently deliver business value while maintaining alignment with project commitments, timelines, and organizational goals.
The ideal candidate will possess strong Scrum facilitation skills, advanced Jira expertise, and the ability to partner effectively with Project Managers, Product Owners, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to drive predictable and high-quality delivery outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Delivery & Execution
Partner closely with Project Managers to align sprint execution with:
Delivery milestones
Project commitments
Cross-team dependencies
Release timelines
Support delivery planning, forecasting, and risk management activities.
Reinforce Agile principles while maintaining strong delivery focus and execution discipline.
Help teams improve delivery predictability, quality, and flow efficiency.
Scrum Facilitation
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including:
Sprint Planning
Daily Standups
Sprint Reviews
Retrospectives
Backlog Refinement
Ensure Scrum events drive:
Planning clarity
Team alignment
Continuous improvement
Delivery accountability
Lead retrospectives focused on measurable process and delivery improvements.
Agile Coaching & Team Enablement
Coach Agile teams in:
Self-management
Accountability
Collaboration
Continuous improvement
Guide Product Owners, stakeholders, and Project Managers on Agile best practices.
Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, and outcome-focused execution.
Identify and help remove organizational and team-level impediments impacting delivery.
Jira Administration & Metrics
Serve as the Jira subject matter expert for Agile delivery tracking and transparency.
Manage and optimize:
Jira boards
Workflows
Dashboards
Backlogs
Reporting structures
Coach teams on:
Backlog readiness
Sprint tracking
Dependency visibility
Work item management
Utilize delivery metrics and dashboards to support continuous improvement and delivery discussions.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Provide clear visibility into:
Sprint progress
Risks and blockers
Team capacity
Delivery health
Communicate effectively with:
Leadership teams
Technical teams
Product stakeholders
Business partners
Support alignment between Agile teams and enterprise delivery objectives.
Required Qualifications
Experience
Proven experience as a:
Scrum Master
Agile Coach
Agile Delivery Lead
Strong background supporting Agile delivery in enterprise environments.
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Project Managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Agile & Scrum Knowledge
Strong understanding of:
Scrum framework
Agile delivery methodologies
Sprint planning and execution
Agile metrics and reporting
Experience coaching Agile teams toward continuous improvement and delivery maturity.
Jira Expertise
Hands-on expertise with:
Jira boards
Workflow configuration
Dashboards
Reporting and metrics
Backlog management
Ability to drive transparency and delivery tracking through Jira best practices.
Leadership & Communication
Excellent facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution abilities.
Ability to influence teams and leaders without direct authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting:
Utility companies
Energy organizations
Enterprise IT programs
Digital transformation initiatives
Agile certifications such as:
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
PMI-ACP
ICP-ACC
Experience working in hybrid Agile/Waterfall enterprise environments.
Work Environment
Hybrid work environment supporting enterprise Agile delivery teams.