Scrum Master / Project Manager
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking a highly organized and mission‑focused Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Coordinator to support program execution across multiple technical workstreams. This role partners closely with a Program Manager to ensure delivery excellence, maintain Agile rigor, and translate program objectives into actionable, well‑defined work. The ideal candidate brings strong facilitation skills, a disciplined approach to process, and a commitment to enabling teams to deliver high‑quality capabilities that support customer and mission needs. Individuals who bring structure, clarity, and calm to complex environments Professionals who enjoy partnering closely with Program Managers to drive predictable, high‑quality delivery Facilitators who can balance Agile flexibility with the rigor required in defense and mission‑critical programs Team‑oriented contributors who value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 11 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, or similar role
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and practical delivery experience
- Proven ability to facilitate cross‑functional teams and drive disciplined execution
- Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and/or comparable Agile management tools
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross-functional, and highly technical environment
- Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or highly regulated programs
- Understanding of systems engineering or software development lifecycles
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and influence without authority
Nice To Haves
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) preferred
- Project Management Certification (PMP)
- Experience with Microsoft Azure Environments
- Experience with creating reports in Microsoft Power BI
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Program Manager, product owners, and engineering leads to decompose program requirements into clear, testable user stories
- Facilitate backlog refinement sessions to ensure work is prioritized, properly scoped, and aligned with contractual and program objectives
- Maintain backlog integrity, ensuring acceptance criteria, dependencies, and readiness standards are consistently met
- Track story progress and ensure accurate, timely updates within approved work management tools
- Lead daily standups and Agile ceremonies, ensuring disciplined execution and alignment to sprint goals
- Identify impediments and coordinate with cross‑functional partners to drive timely resolution
- Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous communication across the team
- Reinforce Agile best practices and support a culture of continuous improvement
- Prepare and facilitate sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and related Agile events
- Support the Program Manager in translating program‑level milestones into achievable sprint‑level plans
- Monitor team velocity, capacity, and performance metrics to guide realistic commitments
- Track dependencies, risks, and cross-team impacts, escalating issues as appropriate
- Maintain dashboards, burndown charts, and status reports to provide clear visibility to program leadership and stakeholders
- Support release readiness activities, including documentation, testing coordination, and compliance with program processes
- Ensure alignment with BAE Systems’ engineering, quality, and program management standards
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
