Is the Lead Scrum Master role hybrid or on-site?

This role is hybrid. Candidates work on-site at the client's Charlotte, NC office two to three days per week, with the remaining days remote. Exact office days are set by the hiring manager and can shift during onboarding and major project milestones. The recruiter will confirm the current cadence before you interview.

Is this a contract or full-time role?

This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.

What is the compensation range for this role?

The advertised range for this Lead Scrum Master role is $55–$58 per hour. Where you land within the band depends on validated experience, the specific stack calibration match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.

How quickly does the interview process move?

If your profile is a fit for this role, you can expect the recruiter's first call within one business day. From there, interview cadence depends on the client's hiring-manager and panel availability. Total time from submission to signed offer varies by client — pre-verified profiles and calibrated submissions cut the noise, but the pace of interviews is driven by the client, not us.

What technical skills does the Lead Scrum Master role require?

The client is targeting depth in Scrum Master, Scrum. Adjacent experience is welcome — we routinely place candidates whose exact stack match is 60-70% when the underlying pattern (distributed systems, regulated-data handling, or comparable) is strong. Bring the full stack breadth to your calibration call; the recruiter will map it onto the client's evaluation scorecard.

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Lead Scrum Master

Contract role in Charlotte, NC. Hybrid engagement, matched and submitted by an ApTask vertical recruiter.

Location: Charlotte, NC · Hybrid
Compensation: $55–$58/hr

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About the role

Role: Lead Scrum Master
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid, 3 days a week)

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Scrum Master with experience leading multiple Agile teams. The ideal candidate will drive Agile transformation, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, and collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Coach and mentor Scrum teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile/Scrum principles and practices.
Manage and support multiple Agile teams across complex projects and programs.
Remove impediments and proactively address risks, dependencies, and blockers.
Track and report Agile metrics, team velocity, sprint progress, and delivery health.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high-performing teams.
Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs.
Drive Agile transformation initiatives and promote Agile best practices across the organization.
Coordinate cross-team dependencies and facilitate program-level planning activities.
Support release planning, roadmap discussions, and stakeholder communications.

Required Skills

10 years of IT experience with 5 years as a Scrum Master.
Strong expertise in Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Lean methodologies.
Experience leading multiple Agile teams in large-scale enterprise environments.
Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
Strong understanding of Agile metrics, velocity tracking, burndown charts, and reporting.
Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Experience managing cross-functional teams including Development, QA, Product Management, and DevOps.
Ability to identify and remove team impediments while ensuring continuous delivery.

Preferred Skills

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or SAFe Agilist certification.
Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other regulated industries.
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud technologies, and Agile delivery practices.
Experience driving enterprise Agile transformation and coaching Scrum Masters.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Relevant Agile/Scrum certifications preferred.

About operations at ApTask

What this vertical looks like inside ApTask.

Operations roles at ApTask cover program management, PMO, business analysis, transformation, and change-management positions across enterprise clients. We place operators who translate strategy into delivery — PMPs, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, Six Sigma black belts, and change-management practitioners certified in Prosci or the client's preferred framework. Candidates are validated against the specific enterprise tooling the client runs (ServiceNow, Jira Portfolio, Clarity, Planview) and their prior track record in comparable-scale programs, not generic delivery experience.

How it works

What happens after you apply.

1. Verified profile
Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster.
2. Recruiter calibration call
Within one business day, the recruiter who owns this requisition reviews your profile against the client's specific stack, arrangement, and start-date requirements. You'll hear back either way — no ghosting.
3. Client interview
If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.
4. Offer + onboarding
On acceptance, you onboard W-2 with ApTask (contract) or direct-hire with the client (per role type). Benefits, payroll, and timesheets run through us. Your recruiter stays your point of contact for the length of the engagement.

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Is the Lead Scrum Master role hybrid or on-site?: This role is hybrid. Candidates work on-site at the client's Charlotte, NC office two to three days per week, with the remaining days remote. Exact office days are set by the hiring manager and can shift during onboarding and major project milestones. The recruiter will confirm the current cadence before you interview.
Is this a contract or full-time role?: This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.
What is the compensation range for this role?: The advertised range for this Lead Scrum Master role is $55–$58 per hour. Where you land within the band depends on validated experience, the specific stack calibration match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.
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