Scrum Master / Junior Project Manager

Title: Scrum Master / Junior Project Manager
Location: Deerfield, IL or Chicago, IL – Hybrid / Local candidates strongly preferred for onsite needs; Role can be mostly remote but need flexibility
Duration & Type:Initial 3-Month Contract with potential extension
Compensation: Competitive W2 hourly rate ($56–$58) plus access to healthcare and dental plans of choice.

Summary
Chamberlain Advisors is seeking a Scrum Master / Junior Project Manager to facilitate Agile delivery for one or more cross-functional teams. This role will guide teams through Agile/Scrum practices, remove impediments, and ensure collaboration across business, product, and technology partners. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled at balancing facilitation with hands-on project coordination. Click “Apply Now” to join the Chamberlain experience!

What You’ll Be Accountable For

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support the Product Owner in backlog prioritization and grooming.
• Remove obstacles, track blockers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain and manage Azure DevOps (ADO) sprint boards and dashboards, ensuring updates, current statuses, blockers, and testing completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional Agile processes including development, end-to-end, and UAT testing cycles.
• Create and manage project timelines (weekly in PPT/PDP).
• Track team resources and provide timely updates to PMs on offshore blockers/issues.
• Schedule and lead meetings, capturing next steps and follow-up actions.
• Promote Agile principles across the team and stakeholders.
• Report progress on sprint and release deliverables, ensuring transparency.

What Qualifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, or related), OR equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.
• Proven knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Agile delivery practices.
• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and managing multiple cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail; capable of resource tracking and progress reporting.
• Flexible work style with ability to adapt to changing requirements and timelines.
• Preferred: Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).

Why Join Right Now?
Our client seeks innovative and intelligent individuals to join their team. This is an opportunity to join one of the largest healthcare and retail pharmacy companies in the U.S., with more than 10 million customers, over 8,000 retail stores, and a presence in multiple countries. The organization is constantly creating new ways to meet
customer needs, improve health outcomes, and be a force for good. You’ll work in a supportive environment within a progressive organization dedicated to the well-being of customers, team members, and communities.

Why Work with Chamberlain?
Chamberlain Advisors is a veteran-owned business providing human capital solutions across a wide range of industries and engagement types. Candidates benefit from our five-step recruitment process, designed to increase success in the job search and ensure a top-tier candidate experience. Find out what makes us different
apply to Chamberlain today.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Chamberlain Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal requirements, Chamberlain Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Chamberlain Advisors expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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