Intelligent Automation Scrum Master

$57,798 - $109,700/Yr

Perficient

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Scrum Master role at Perficient is a remote position focused on facilitating agile delivery for Digital Process Automation (DPA) platform implementations. This position requires a strong background in agile methodologies and familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms. The Scrum Master will work closely with project teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure successful project delivery while adapting to the unique needs of each engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for DPA implementation projects
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communication across technical and business teams
• Coach project teams and stakeholders in agile practices and principles, ensuring effective adoption across delivery teams
• Lead DPA requirements gathering and facilitate stakeholder collaboration
• Support strategic decision-making for clients' DPA transformations
• Manage the end-to-end DPA implementation lifecycle, from discovery to deployment
• Remove impediments and foster collaboration between development teams, business analysts, and client stakeholders
• Monitor and report on sprint progress, risks, and metrics using agile project management tools
• Support release planning and coordinate dependencies between multiple workstreams
• Guide process improvement initiatives and help teams optimize their delivery workflow
• Facilitate backlog refinement sessions and ensure user stories meet definition of ready

Requirements

• At least 3 years of leading projects in a technical and Agile/SAFe environment
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
• Experience with Digital Process Automation platform
• Recent professional consulting experience
• Strong understanding of agile and lean principles, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
• Experience with agile project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven track record of delivering on time, on budget, and meeting client commitments
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and reporting skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives