Scrum Master / Agile Coach (Atlanta) Job at ESG Consulting, Atlanta, GA

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  • ESG Consulting
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master / Agile Coach to lead Agile practices and coach internal technical teams across both Scrum and Kanban frameworks. This role focuses on facilitating Agile ceremonies, enhancing workflow productivity, reinforcing Agile principles, and developing self-organizing teams through training, documentation, and coaching.

Work Model

  • Hybrid on-site schedule (23 days weekly)
  • Local candidates only
  • Agile Certification Required (Scrum Master at minimum)

Role Overview

Under broad supervision, the Scrum Master / Agile Coach will guide projects from definition through implementation, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and productivity among team members. The role requires strong facilitation, planning, continuous improvement coaching, and backlog management oversight.

You will work closely with Technical Leads and IT Management to promote Agile adoption, improve accountability, reinforce processes, and ensure operational and development teams execute effectively using Scrum and Kanban.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 5 years working with Agile teams

Proven experience with Scrum and Kanban methodologies and underlying principles

Strong facilitation, mentoring, and communication skills

Experience documenting training, workflows, meeting notes, and working agreements

Ability to identify and resolve impediments, dependencies, and team conflicts

Skilled in backlog prioritization aligned with leadership priorities

Cross-functional collaboration with technical leads, architects, PMs, security teams, and stakeholders

Understanding of Kanban principles including visual workflow, WIP limits, incident handling, and operational flexibility

Strong knowledge of Scrum best practices including daily scrums, risk analysis, and iterative delivery

Servant-leadership approach that empowers self-organizing teams

Proficiency with:

  • Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)
  • ServiceNow (Agile/ITSM modules)
  • MS Teams and Office365

Education & Certification

  • Agile Certification REQUIRED (Scrum Master at minimum)

Job Tags

Part time, Local area,

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