Job Specifications
Primary Job Title:
Scrum MasterAlternate/Related Job Titles:
Agile Project Manager
Scrum Master - SAP S/4HANA
Agile Delivery Lead
SAFe Scrum Master
ERP Scrum Lead
Location:
Oakland, CAOnsite Flexibility:
Hybrid - 3 days onsite (Tuesday through Thursday)Contract Details:
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 9 months
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: $85-$90 per hour
Job Summary:
The Scrum Master supports Agile delivery of SAP S/4HANA within a hybrid scaled Agile environment at a leading utility company. This role is pivotal in a multi-year digital transformation program designed to modernize core ERP systems for finance, supply chain, asset management, HR, and enterprise safety. The Scrum Master acts as a servant leader, ensuring effective collaboration, Agile governance, and delivery excellence across complex, cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities: Scrum Mastery & Agile Facilitation
Act as a servant leader for 1-2 cross-functional Agile teams (SAP functional, technical, and business).
Facilitate all standard Scrum ceremonies — Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and empirical delivery.
Hybrid Agile Governance
Balance Agile delivery with traditional PMO structures (stage gates, deliverables, RAID logs).
Integrate with waterfall-driven workstreams such as data migration, testing, and cutover.
Ensure team alignment with program increments and release plans within hybrid governance models.
Planning & Coordination
Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and SAP consultants to maintain a clear, prioritized backlog.
Facilitate story refinement and sizing (user stories, technical tasks, SAP-specific enhancements).
Coordinate dependencies, blockers, and risks across multiple SAP streams and legacy systems.
Agile Scaling Support
Participate in scaled Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos).
Interface with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Architects, and other Scrum Masters to synchronize delivery.
Support Agile metrics and dashboards (velocity, burndown, team health).
Tools & Technology
Manage team backlogs using Jira (or equivalent).
Apply SAP Activate methodology and integrate Agile planning tools.
Collaborate with SAP functional and technical leads (FI/CO, MM, PM, SD, Basis, ABAP, PI/PO).
Required Qualifications:
5+ years' experience as a Scrum Master in enterprise-scale Agile delivery.
Strong background in SAP S/4HANA or major ERP platforms (SAP ECC, Oracle, Workday, etc.).
Proficiency with Agile and hybrid delivery models in structured environments.
Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and SAP project phases.
Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe) and managing cross-team dependencies.
Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and MS Project (or similar).
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Preferred Skills:
Experience working on ERP transformation programs in the utility or energy sector.
Strong communication and stakeholder management across technical and business teams.
Certification in Scrum (CSM, PSM) or Agile methodologies preferred.
Additional Notes:
Local candidates only.
Client laptop provided; supplier may need to provide a temporary laptop to prevent onboarding delays.
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About the Client:
Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in your community.About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!Job Number: 25-27123 #gttjobs
About the Company
Global Technical Talent (GTT), a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over $1.3 billion in revenue and 5,800 US employees, is a leading provider of Total Talent Solutions. With a strong presence in the US, Canada, and India, GTT delivers Global Staffing, SOW (Statement of Work) solutions, RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing), Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll services.
Headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and founded in 1999, GTT has over 22 years of experience in the staffing industry. The comp...
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