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Scrum Master - Santa Monica, CA (4 days per week hybrid)

This is a contractor position within the DE&E Technology: Business Operations - Global Program Management organization, supporting our Ad Platforms technology group. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving technical deliverables in the Advertising Platforms area from initiation through closure. This involves daily hands-on management of technology activities utilizing Agile and Scrum based software development practices; and includes working cross-functionally with multiple technical teams to effectively deliver business solutions. This role requires a wide range of leadership competencies, technical (project management) experience, and communications skills. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving delivery using DEE Technology processes, tools and frameworks; this includes the development of the scope of work and the management of time, work-breakdown, cost, risk, and communications.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for driving execution and delivery of a set of software development deliverables from start to finish.

• Leverage experience with Agile and Scrum to lead teams to successful delivery.

• Lead delivery teams through the identification and management of risks and the resolution of issues, and escalating to management as appropriate.

• Facilitator – must be able to:

o Facilitate team ceremonies

o Facilitate meetings/workshops with groups of people beyond the immediate delivery team

o Facilitate the team through the resolution of complex issues

o Drive workshop/meeting to conclusion and/or actionable outcome

o Ensure group participation

• Develop and deliver outcomes/results/notes in a manor appropriate to the level of the group

• Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected

• Accountable for delivering ‘quality’ solutions that provide desired business benefits and/or solve business problems - ‘on-time’ & within budget.

• Monitor and report on team metrics around delivery

• Able to quickly solve complex problems in a challenging, dynamic environment with minimal direction.

• Provide frequent and transparent communication to the business and technical management, delivery teams and stakeholders regarding initiative health, issues, and risks.

• Effectively communicates complex and/or difficult information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including Executives.

• Interacts with internal and external peers, initiative stakeholders, and managers to exchange complex information.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Scrum Lead, with hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum developing software applications in a highly-technical domain

• 5+ years of experience managing formal application software development projects

• Strong expertise in Agile and its frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Scaled-Agile management methods and processes

• Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle

• Expertise with project management tools used in business/project area

Skills

Scrum, Scrum methodology

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a media technology environment

• Ad tech domain knowledge, or demonstrated aptitude for learning a technology-based engineering domain

• Project management certifications

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $84.00 - $84.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Santa Monica,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2025.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.