Salesforce Scrum Master

Niyam IT

Salesforce Scrum Master leading Agile delivery teams supporting Salesforce solutions for federal clients. Managing project timelines and ensuring high-quality, compliant solutions.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePMPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Guide teams in Agile best practices and ensure adherence to Scrum framework and principles.
Manage project timelines, scope, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to refine, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog.
Support Salesforce delivery teams by coordinating across developers, admins, QA, and business analysts.
Identify and remove team impediments to maintain sprint velocity and delivery timelines.
Provide regular status updates, risk reporting, and delivery metrics to internal and government stakeholders.
Track and report on Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown, and sprint progress.
Ensure alignment with federal delivery requirements, including documentation and compliance standards.
Coordinate across environments and teams to support releases and deployment readiness.
Promote continuous improvement and foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizenship with ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management or Agile delivery roles.
At least 5+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master on Agile teams.
Experience supporting Salesforce projects or working with Salesforce delivery teams.
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Experience managing scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies across technical teams.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical teams and government stakeholders.
Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar.
Ability to track and report on Agile delivery metrics (velocity, burndown, KPIs).
Experience working in federal or regulated environments.
Preferred Skills: Scrum certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Administrator or Platform App Builder).
Experience supporting Salesforce GovCloud environments.
Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (e.g., FISMA, ATO processes).
Experience coordinating with release management and DevOps teams.
Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
Experience driving Agile transformation or coaching teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn’t always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
Remote Work: Niyam IT understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote work.
Career Growth: Niyam IT is not just a job; it’s a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam IT is to the industry and community.
Great Environment: Niyam IT fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam IT.

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Hard Skills & Tools

AgileScrumKanbanSDLCSalesforceproject managementAgile metricsrelease managementDevOpsconflict resolution

Soft Skills

communicationfacilitationcollaborationteam managementproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementcontinuous improvementleadershipcoachingadaptability

Certifications

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)Professional Scrum Master (PSM)PMPSalesforce AdministratorSalesforce Platform App Builder