Scrum Master- W2 Candidate

Company: Maven
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

Senior level hire (ideally 7-10+ years of experience)

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Strong abilities in planning sprints for development teams. Knows how to prioritize with an emphasis on delivery.
Should be comfortable with SAFe but flexible based on team priorities and needs
Understands dependency management across multiple projects
Should be self-sufficient, knows how to lead teams, know how to transform, how to plan sprints
Familiarity with JIRA, at least basics. More advanced is very nice to have. Any experience with JIRA Align is a huge plus.
Someone who is able to be hands on with the development team from a planning and prioritization standpoint (not hands on from a development standpoint)
Quite a bit of dependency management across different projects, so communication and an ability to understand the broader context / ripple effects is key
Are they able to do quarterly planning?
To navigate Ulta landscape, candidates out of similar scale or larger corporations will be most successful. Candidates out of a start up may struggle.

We are looking for:

Senior-level Scrum Master (7-10+ years) who is delivery-focused, confident leading planning sessions, and comfortable with multiple project dependencies. This person needs to operate in a flexible SAFe environment, use JIRA effectively (JIRA Align is a plus), and bring experience from larger corporate settings. Strong communication, a results-driven mindset, and the ability to manage cross-functional complexity are musts. Local candidates preferred.

Profile:

7-10+ years as a Scrum Master in large enterprise settings
Local to Illinois - strong preference
Proven experience leading teams to delivery, not just facilitating ceremonies
Strong skills in sprint planning, backlog management, and cross-team coordination
Experienced with JIRA. Experience with JIRA Align is a huge plus
Ability to communicate clearly and directly - must answer questions with precision
Comfortable navigating matrixed environments and aligning with business priorities
Experience in retail, eCommerce, or similarly scaled orgs is a plus but not required

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