Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Scrum Master for a hybrid opportunity based in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a contract role through January 31, 2026, with the potential for extension.

Join our client’s team as a dynamic leader, driving the successful delivery of complex software application projects within the Corporate Products portfolio. This role is pivotal in managing project risks, issues, and decisions, while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. This position requires onsite presence three days per week, with two days remote. Onward Search provides benefits for a 40-hour work week and weekly paychecks (W2) for the duration of the contract.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Scrum Master Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the delivery of large-scale software initiatives, ensuring adherence to scope, quality, and schedule.

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and forecasts, and addressing variances proactively.

• Oversee project change control processes, assessing impacts on schedule, cost, and scope.

• Collaborate with business partners and leadership to meet project goals and deliverables.

• Prepare and present comprehensive status reports to the Technology Services monthly portfolio review meetings.

Scrum Master Duties:

• Act as Scrum Master for one or more teams, facilitating the delivery of features in the Global Sales and corporate intranet domains.

• Work closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the backlog, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Lead quarterly PI Planning sessions, driving team commitment to user stories and sprint goals.

• Remove impediments and shield the team from external disruptions, fostering a productive work environment.

• Monitor and report team performance metrics to the Agile Center of Excellence monthly.

Collaboration and Interfaces:

• Engage with business partners, implementation partners, IT development and support teams, and vendors.

• Interface with IT leadership, Technology Business Management/PMO, Finance, and Procurement.

Scrum Master Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing full lifecycle delivery of complex software initiatives.

• Over 5 years of project management experience across various disciplines and technologies.

• At least 1 year of experience leading Agile teams as a Scrum Master.

• Strong knowledge of project/program management methodologies and constraints.

• Exceptional analytical, budgeting, and communication skills.

• Experience with SaaS/cloud-based applications (preferred).

• PMP and Scrum Master certifications (preferred).

• Familiarity with tools like Clarity PPM, Rally, and JIRA (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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