Senior Scrum Master

CFS

Madison, WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Backlog Prioritization, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Conflict Resolution, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Health Maintenance, Kanban, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Process Quality, Product Backlog, Quality Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Servant leadership, Software as a Service (SaaS), Sprint Planning, Time Management
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
1 day ago

Senior Scrum Master | Contract-to-Hire | Remote | No Sponsorship Available


ABOUT OUR CLIENT



  • Cutting edge software as a service provider supporting the manufacturing sector

  • They are large organization with staff distributed across the globe.


BENEFITS & COMPENSATION



  • Compensation: Up to $55/hr. on contract

  • Medical: Available after being employed for 3 months at 30 hours or more.


RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE SENIOR SCRUM MASTER



  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily Scrum, Reviews, Retrospectives) across multiple teams, and enforce Agile and company process standards.

  • Maintain healthy product and sprint backlogs, ensuring work items are groomed and approved.

  • Serve as liaison between Product Owners, Development Teams, and Management to keep communication clear and targets on track.

  • Identify and remove impediments—both within and outside the team—in a timely manner.

  • Continuously improve process quality, efficiency, and agility at the team and organizational levels.

  • Monitor team health and morale through regular 1:1s, and coach teams through conflicts.

  • Mentor and consult with other Scrum Masters and teams on process and group dynamics.

  • Manage small development-related projects and participate in company-wide Agile events.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE FOR THE SCRUM MASTER II



  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.

  • CSM, PSM I, or equivalent level 1 Scrum/Kanban certification required.

  • 4–5+ years as a Scrum Master, Kanban Master, or Agile Coach.

  • Strong leadership, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills, with a servant-leadership mindset.


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/