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FLEX Scrum Master II

Marriott International HQ
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This is a temporary position. 

 

Job Summary 

 Effectively and efficiently manages the development sprints from planning to execution to review in an agile development environment. Runs daily scrums, collaborates on requirement documentation, and unblocks barriers to keep the team moving. Coaches and collaborates with cross-functional teams, Product Owners, other Scrum Masters to foster decision-making and continuous improvement. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities and guides the development of agile capabilities in the Global Technology organization and across Marriott’s portfolio of products. This position supports Infrastructure and Cloud Delivery and reports to Technology Product Operations. 

 

 Candidate Profile – Education and Experience 

 Required: 

  • Undergraduate degree, equivalent experience, or certification 
  • 7+ years information technology experience including: 
  • 4+ years of Agile Delivery experience using Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe methodologies 
  • 4+ years planning and problem solving with product management and delivery teams 
  • 4+ years creating and delivering presentations and project plans 
  • 2+ years using tools such as Atlassian (JIRA/Confluence), Clarity, and/or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) 

 

Preferred: 

  • Scrum Alliance CSM, CSP, or PMI-ACP certification
  • SAFe Agilist or SAFe Scrum Master 
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Servant leadership experience on an Agile Release Train 
  • Experience in technology-focused Agile organizations 
  • Change management experience aligned to product delivery 
  • Strong facilitation skills across multiple organizational levels 
  • Ability to represent both business and technology needs
  • Thrives in collaborative, matrixed, fast-paced environments 
     

Core Work Activities – Leading Organizational Delivery 

  • Supports one or more delivery teams using Scrum or Kanban 
  • Facilitates Scrum ceremonies including Planning, Daily Scrum, Review, Refinement, and Retrospective
  • Ensures adherence to Scrum theory, practice, and guidelines
  • Advances Agile practices across the organization
  • Acts as servant leader and delivery lead 
  • Partners with Product Managers on plans, metrics, roadmaps, and reporting 
  • Identifies and removes impediments through escalation or peer networks
  • Supports RTE, Product, and Technical teams to manage dependencies and flow 
     

Coaching Teams 

  • Coaches teams on Lean and Agile principles 
  • Resolves impediments collaboratively with other Scrum Masters
  • Partners with Product Owners on backlog and intake management 

 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

  • Strong collaboration and motivation skills
  • Team-first mindset and proactive attitude
  • Technical understanding of infrastructure and cloud platforms 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Strong time management and self-management capabilities 
  • Highly proficient with MS Office, Jira, and Confluence 
     

Managing Work and Stakeholder Needs 

  • Delivers accurate and timely reporting 
  • Plans and prioritizes work to meet deadlines 
  • Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders 
  • Communicates clearly and persuasively 

 

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

All locations offer 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.  Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more.

Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, and paid parental leave. 

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually. 

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected.  Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.