Scrum Master

Scrum Master 

Job Level: W2T Consultant 

Job Location: On-Site/Hybrid (Must be a local candidate to Chicago, downtown)

Travel Expectations: None 

Job Classification: Temporary (W2T) Contractor

Join Centric Consulting – A Culture You'll Love 

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business.  Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry – celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships.  

In this role, you will: 

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, values, and practices.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Remove impediments and blockers that hinder team progress and delivery.
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a clear and prioritized product backlog.
• Coach and mentor team members and stakeholders on Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Track and communicate team velocity, sprint progress, and other key performance metrics.
• Foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business goals and technical delivery.
• Drive process improvements to enhance team productivity and delivery outcomes.
• Promote Agile values across the organization to help improve overall adoption and maturity.

Who You Are: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a software development environment.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification required.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven ability to work with distributed or cross-functional teams. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Total Rewards:  

We proudly offer competitive compensation, and a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being. Benefits offered include health, dental & vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, self-managed PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments. We also offer access to many voluntary benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, as well as discounts on home, auto and pet insurance       

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development  

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are non full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more.  Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.  

Who We Are: 

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what's best for businesses.  Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we're committed to solving clients' toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.   

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bring unmatched experiences to clients and employees. These aren't just words we use — it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are.  

What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work? 

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bring our mission and core values to life, working together to provide the highest quality services to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process. 

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