Scrum Master

Job Title: Scrum Master

Location: Lansing, MI 48933 (Hybrid – Onsite Wednesdays \& Thursdays, Mandatory)

Duration: 1\+ Year Contract (Long-Term, Extension Based on Business Need)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Scrum Master

to support the

Department of Health and Human Services Accounts Receivable and Collections (ARC) Project

. The Scrum Master will guide Agile teams, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove delivery impediments, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while ensuring successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile software development teams supporting the MDHHS ARC Project.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Remove blockers and protect the development team from external distractions.
• Partner with Product Owners to manage backlog refinement, story prioritization, estimation, and sprint planning.

Required Qualifications

• 5\+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments.
• Hands-on experience facilitating Agile ceremonies.
• Experience with Agile lifecycle management tools such as

Azure DevOps, Jira, Rally, or VersionOne

.

• Strong knowledge of Scrum principles, Agile methodologies, and SDLC.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Project Manager.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience with Medical, Healthcare, Financial, or Accounts Receivable systems.
• Experience supporting enterprise financial or debt management applications.
• Knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, Nexus, LeSS).
• Experience with API-driven, integration-heavy, or data-centric applications.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Understanding of regulatory and security standards such as PCI, SOC, FFIEC, or CFPB.
• Experience with payment processing, debt collection, or financial case management systems.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, customer journey mapping, and Agile governance.

Work Schedule

• Hybrid:

Mandatory onsite every

Wednesday and Thursday

(non-negotiable).

• Remaining days may be remote.

Location Requirement

• Candidates must currently reside within 100 miles of Lansing, MI (48933). Local candidates only.

Contract Details

• Duration:

1\+ Year Contract with strong potential for long-term extensions based on business needs.