Job Description

Job Title : Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum Master / Delivery Manager)

Location: Charlotte, NC or Detroit, MI, Hybrid

Rate : Best competitive rate

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum Master / Delivery Manager) with a strong background in software development. This is a hybrid role requiring a combination of Scrum Master and Delivery Management expertise. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience managing cross-functional software projects and driving agile methodologies for large-scale, complex technical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Collaboration:
  Lead teams in delivering business value through effective execution. Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment for engineering teams.
• Ceremony Facilitation & Coaching:
  Facilitate agile ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and adjust them as needed based on the team's maturity and requirements.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify and address impediments and bottlenecks, continuously optimizing workflows and team performance.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear communication and expectation-setting.
• Delivery & Risk Management:
  Own the delivery of high-quality software, track project dependencies, mitigate risks, and escalate when necessary.
• Backlog Management:
  Collaborate with Product Owners/Managers to ensure a well-managed product backlog (DEEP principles). Support teams with user story writing, prioritization, and feedback loops.
• Metrics & Reporting:
  Utilize tools like Jira to track team progress, report on performance metrics (velocity, throughput, team maturity), and provide transparency on project health.

Top Skills & Qualifications

Hard Skills:

• Proven experience managing and delivering cross-functional software projects
• Strong technical delivery management skills, including facilitating ceremonies and driving results
• Extensive experience working with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies on complex projects

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with teams and executive leadership
• Ability to navigate complex enterprise environments and resolve issues proactively
• Leadership experience with a focus on servant leadership , empowerment, and team accountability

Required Experience:

• 5+ years as a Scrum Master or Delivery Manager for a software development team using Agile principles
• Experience managing a full scope of work, partnering with cross-functional teams to plan and execute initiatives
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and when to apply them based on project needs

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with Agile practices such as User Stories , ATDD , TDD , BDD , Continuous Integration/Testing , Pair Programming , etc.
• Software product development background
• Experience with change management and process improvement in Agile environments

Additional Requirements

• Communication Skills: Must possess exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and present to teams, partners, and executives.
• Leadership: Proven experience in servant leadership, facilitating conflict resolution, and empowering teams to achieve their best.
• Tools: Proficient in using Jira and other Agile tools to track, measure, and report team performance and project health.

With Gratitude,
Bhavani Recruiting Manager | Nukasani Group Inc | 6304540067
Email: Bhavani@nukasanigroup.com
540 W Galena Blvd, Suite 200, Aurora IL 60506.
People, Process, Technology Integrator
An E-Verified Company

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