Scrum Master — Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

We are looking for a Scrum Master to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a strong opportunity for an agile coach and facilitator to help teams deliver at a steady pace and continually improve, in a fully remote role open to candidates based in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives

• Coach teams and stakeholders on Scrum principles and agile best practices

• Remove obstacles that slow the team and escalate risks as needed

• Help the Product Owner keep the backlog organized and refined

• Track team velocity and delivery metrics and use them to guide improvement

• Foster collaboration and clear communication across remote team members

• Support planning and coordination across multiple teams or dependencies

• Encourage a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar agile role

• Strong understanding of Scrum and other agile frameworks

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, or similar certification preferred

• Experience with tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps

• Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills

• Comfortable leading ceremonies and teams in a remote environment

• Located in the Columbus, OH area

What Our Client Offers

• A fully remote setup for Columbus-area candidates

• The chance to coach teams, not just run meetings

• Influence over how agile practices evolve across the organization

• Room to grow into agile coaching or program management roles

• A culture that values retrospectives and acts on them