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Sr Scrum MasterGocious LLC • Irvine, CA, United States
Sr Scrum Master

Sr Scrum Master

Gocious LLC • Irvine, CA, United States
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Senior Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead

Hybrid - Orange County, CA (Mostly Remote)

Location : Orange County, California (Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite preferred)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Team Size : ~15 developers across U.S. and India (multiple sub-teams)

Reports To : Engineering Leadership

Travel : Minimal

About the Role

We are seeking an energetic, positive, and highly proactive Senior Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead to help bring momentum, clarity, and enthusiasm to a distributed engineering organization of approximately 15 developers. This individual will "set the tone" for the team-motivating members, strengthening collaboration, and creating a productive, upbeat environment that supports high performance.

You will support several Agile sub-teams, lead all ceremonies, coordinate across time zones, and partner closely with Product Management and the CTO. You'll also lead our 3-day quarterly planning sessions, help write and prioritize tickets, manage release tickets, and assist with light testing to keep delivery flowing smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone who is not only skilled in Agile practices but also thrives on inspiring teams and increasing forward momentum.

What you will lead

Agile Leadership & Execution

  • Lead Agile ceremonies with energy, clarity, and a positive presence.
  • Encourage engagement and foster participation across all teams.
  • Proactively identify and remove roadblocks that slow momentum.
  • Inspire the team to consistently improve predictability and performance.

Quarterly PI Planning (3-Day Event)

  • Lead a vibrant, well-structured quarterly planning event that aligns teams and energizes the organization.
  • Keep discussions focused and productive while encouraging collaboration.
  • Facilitate identification of priorities, dependencies, and deliverables.

    • Backlog & Ticket Management

  • Collaborate with Product Management to maintain a clear, prioritized, and healthy backlog.
  • Assist in writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical tickets.
  • Help teams break down complex initiatives into manageable, motivating increments.

    • Release Ticket Management

  • Coordinate and track all release tickets across environments.
  • Ensure readiness, documentation, and communication of releases.
  • Maintain a calm, positive, and organized release process.

    • Testing Support

  • Perform light functional testing or story validation when needed.
  • Help verify acceptance criteria to support on-time, high-quality releases.

    • Distributed Team Coordination

  • Connect U.S. and India teams with strong communication and uplifting leadership.
  • Help maintain alignment despite time-zone differences.
  • Encourage a sense of team belonging, shared purpose, and unity.

    • Cross-Functional Communication

  • Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and stakeholders.
  • Keep communication upbeat, transparent, and solution-focused.
  • Surface risks or issues early with constructive recommendations.

    • Metrics & Reporting

  • Monitor and communicate key delivery metrics.
  • Use data to create positive momentum and support continuous improvement.

    • Coaching & Culture Building

  • Foster an environment of trust, empowerment, and positivity.
  • Coach team members and leads in Agile mindset and collaboration.
  • Promote a culture of enthusiasm, openness, and forward movement.

    • About you

    Required

  • 4+ years as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead.
  • Experience motivating and energizing engineering teams.
  • Experience leading multiple Agile teams or sub-teams.
  • Background coordinating U.S.-India or similar distributed teams.
  • Experience with backlog refinement and story writing.
  • Experience managing release tickets and release readiness.
  • Basic proficiency with functional testing.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills with a positive, upbeat style.
  • Proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
  • Ability to work hybrid onsite in Orange County, CA.

    • Preferred

  • Experience in SaaS or enterprise software.
  • Agile certification (CSM, PSM, PMI-ACP).
  • Experience leading quarterly / PI planning.
  • Familiarity with scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS).
  • Background in QA, release management, or delivery operations.

    • What Success Looks Like

  • The team feels energized, aligned, and supported.
  • Momentum improves across sprints and quarterly goals.
  • Quarterly planning is highly productive and motivating.
  • Releases happen smoothly with minimal friction.
  • Backlogs stay healthy and teams stay focused.
  • Distributed teams collaborate effectively and feel connected.
  • The organization experiences improved morale and predictability.

    • About Gocious

    You will be joining Gocious a SaaS company focused on helping product organizations build better, more strategic product portfolios. Our platform enables teams to align roadmaps, make data-driven decisions, and deliver products with confidence. We value clarity, transparency, and thinking big-while maintaining a collaborative, supportive environment where everyone contributes.

    Our culture is positive, energetic, and focused on continuous improvement. We move fast, we experiment, and we help each other succeed. This is a place where great ideas are encouraged, and where people who take initiative thrive.

    This role is a unique opportunity to practice pure Agile delivery in an environment deeply committed to iterative improvement, team empowerment, and modern product development methods.

    What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives aligned to meetings and qualified opportunities.
  • Full health benefits (medical, dental, and vision).
  • Remote position available to residents of California, Washington, Colorado, or Pennsylvania, with optional in-office collaboration in Irvine, CA.
  • 401(k) with company contribution.
  • Paid holidays and generous PTO.
  • A clear path to Account Executive with structured performance milestones.
  • A collaborative environment where initiative and quality of work are recognized and rewarded.
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