[Hiring] Lead Scrum Master @EPAM Systems

Role Description

We are seeking a Lead Scrum Master (RTE) to lead large-scale Agile delivery, ensuring alignment, transparency, and ongoing improvement across the organization. You will operate as the Release Train Engineer for complex programs, coordinating PI Planning, risks, metrics, and stakeholder expectations using Jira. Bring your coaching mindset and help teams mature while delivering results—apply now.

• Act as RTE for 17-20 teams (250-300 people) using Agile methodology and scrum practices
• Lead and facilitate PI Planning sessions end to end
• Identify, log, communicate, and escalate risks as needed
• Stay deeply engaged in the team’s and project’s day-to-day activities
• Clear blockers and coach the team to remove impediments
• Gather, analyze, and report on metrics
• Run key meetings and ensure they are effective and outcome-driven
• Control scope and partner closely with product owners to keep the backlog healthy
• Manage stakeholders and align expectations across groups
• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Address conflicts and issues promptly as they arise
• Guide the scrum team toward higher levels of scrum maturity
• Deliver coaching and training to the team when needed
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders at different organizational levels

Qualifications

• Extensive RTE experience managing 10+ teams with complex dependencies; 5+ years in comparable large-scale delivery roles
• Solid knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Clear sense of ownership and accountability with a collaborative team-player approach
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills
• Strong ability to adapt quickly in changing environments
• High self-motivation and focus, even amid distractions
• Sharp analytical skills with the ability to think quickly
• Proven ability to prevent, surface, and resolve conflicts and misunderstandings
• Deep understanding of techniques to address gaps within the Agile/Scrum framework
• Demonstrated experience applying successful Agile techniques
• Working knowledge of Jira
• Proficiency in AI
• Advanced English proficiency (C1+), including strong written and verbal communication

Requirements

• Background in financial services (Nice to have)
• Experience supporting an Agile transformation with direct involvement in the process (Nice to have)
• Working knowledge of Aha! and Easy Agile (Nice to have)