Scrum Master / Project Manager at BAE Systems

Herndon, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

254317.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scrum Master, Project Manager, Agile Delivery Coordinator, Backlog Refinement, User Stories, Agile Ceremonies, Impediment Identification, Sprint Planning, Team Velocity Monitoring, Risk Tracking, Stakeholder Communication, Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Scrum, Kanban

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Description BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. Job Summary 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. Backlog & Work Definition 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 Team Facilitation & Daily Execution 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 Sprint Planning & Delivery Coordination 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 Reporting & Stakeholder Communication 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 Who Thrives in This Role 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 ABC #LI-DDUNN Required Education, Experience, & Skills 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 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) preferred Project Management Certification (PMP) Experience with Microsoft Azure Environments Experience with creating reports in Microsoft Power BI Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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. About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Responsibilities

This role involves partnering with a Program Manager to ensure delivery excellence, maintain Agile rigor, and translate program objectives into actionable work across multiple technical workstreams. Key duties include facilitating Agile ceremonies, managing the backlog through user story decomposition, tracking progress, and coordinating sprint execution and delivery readiness.