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We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to guide Agile delivery efforts for a team supporting finance-related business functions in Iowa. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a senior-level candidate who can build strong team practices, foster collaboration across distributed stakeholders, and help newly established Agile teams gain momentum. The role calls for a hands-on facilitator with strong emotional intelligence, deep Jira expertise, and the ability to partner closely with Product Owners while driving continuous improvement.Responsibilities:• Lead Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, to keep delivery organized and effective.• Coach newly established Agile teams on Scrum principles, team collaboration, and sustainable delivery practices.• Work closely with the Product Owner to refine priorities, clarify work items, and maintain alignment on sprint goals.• Use Jira extensively to manage workflows, oversee team boards, track progress, and improve transparency across the delivery lifecycle.• Guide the team through process improvements and help strengthen Agile maturity through practical leadership and facilitation.• Support collaboration among team members and partners working across multiple geographic locations.• Remove delivery obstacles, address team impediments, and create an environment that enables consistent execution.• Contribute to work associated with increased demand generated by a recent enterprise platform upgrade affecting finance, accounting, and actuarial operations.

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