Job Description
Scrum Master
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
- Agile Scrum Master
- ERP Scrum Master
- SAP Agile Delivery Lead
- SAFe Scrum Master
Location: Oakland, CA
Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid Local candidates only (Onsite Tues-Thurs)
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 9 months
- Start: As Soon As Possible
- Pay Rate: $90-95/hr
Job Summary
The Scrum Master will support Agile delivery for SAP S/4HANA within a hybrid scaled Agile environment at a leading utility company. This role plays a critical part in a multi-year digital transformation initiative, modernizing core ERP systems, including finance, supply chain, asset management, HR, and Enterprise Health & Safety. The Scrum Master will guide 1-2 Agile teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment between Agile delivery and traditional governance structures.
Three openings are available:
- S/4HANA
- SuccessFactors
- S/4HANA with a data emphasis (data conversion, cleansing, reporting, analytics)
Key Responsibilities
- Scrum Mastery & Agile Facilitation:
- Serve as a servant leader for 1-2 cross-functional Agile teams (SAP functional, technical, and business).
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and empirical delivery.
- Hybrid Agile Governance:
- Navigate delivery across Agile teams and traditional PMO structures (stage gates, RAID logs, deliverables).
- Support integration with waterfall-driven workstreams (data migration, testing, cutover).
- Align teams to program increments and release plans.
- Planning & Coordination:
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, SI partners, and SAP consultants.
- Facilitate backlog refinement, story sizing, and SAP-specific enhancement planning.
- Coordinate cross-team dependencies, blockers, and risks across SAP streams and legacy systems.
- Agile Scaling Support:
- Participate in program-level Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos).
- Partner with RTEs, Solution Architects, and other Scrum Masters to synchronize deliveries.
- Contribute to Agile metrics and reporting (velocity, burndown, team health).
- Tools & Technology:
- Use Jira to manage backlog and track progress.
- Apply SAP Activate methodology in concert with Agile planning practices.
- Coordinate with SAP functional (FI/CO, MM, PM, SD) and technical teams (Basis, ABAP, PI/PO).
Required Experience
- 5+ years as a Scrum Master supporting enterprise-scale Agile delivery.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation or major ERP platforms (ECC, Oracle, Workday, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and hybrid delivery models.
- Familiarity with SAP Activate and traditional SAP project phases.
- Experience working in scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proficiency in Jira, plus tools such as Confluence or MS Project.
Required Skills
- Scrum & Agile delivery leadership
- SAP S/4HANA or ERP program experience
- Jira proficiency
Preferred Skills
- SAP Activate methodology
- Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe)
- Cross-team dependency coordination
- SAP functional & technical collaboration
Additional Skills
- Agile ceremony facilitation
- Hybrid delivery governance
- PI Planning & Scrum of Scrums
- Release and increment planning
- Risk, RAIDs, and dependency management
- Reporting & Agile metrics
- SAP module interaction (FI/CO, MM, PM, SD, Basis, ABAP)
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About the Client: Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the U.S., providing reliable energy delivery and fostering a positive and innovative work environment.
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