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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