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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, to keep delivery organized and effective.<br>• Coach newly established Agile teams on Scrum principles, team collaboration, and sustainable delivery practices.<br>• Work closely with the Product Owner to refine priorities, clarify work items, and maintain alignment on sprint goals.<br>• Use Jira extensively to manage workflows, oversee team boards, track progress, and improve transparency across the delivery lifecycle.<br>• Guide the team through process improvements and help strengthen Agile maturity through practical leadership and facilitation.<br>• Support collaboration among team members and partners working across multiple geographic locations.<br>• Remove delivery obstacles, address team impediments, and create an environment that enables consistent execution.<br>• Contribute to work associated with increased demand generated by a recent enterprise platform upgrade affecting finance, accounting, and actuarial operations.