IT- Scrum Master Job at Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, Oakland, CA

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  • Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company
  • Oakland, CA

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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Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Immediate start,

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