Toptal

Scrum Master — Agile & Waterfall Hybrid Delivery | Remote

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About the role

Headquarters: Remote
URL: https://www.toptal.com/

About the Role

We're looking for a dedicated Scrum Master to facilitate Agile practices and drive successful project delivery across the organization. This role has a specific twist: you'll need to build out large waterfall timelines with full delivery phases, then execute against them using Scrum Master ceremonies. If you're comfortable operating at the intersection of structured waterfall planning and Agile execution, this role is built for that.

What You'll Do

Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they're effective and productive

Identify and remove obstacles impeding team progress, working with team members and stakeholders to resolve issues

Champion Agile principles and methodologies, providing coaching and guidance to team members and stakeholders

Build out large waterfall timelines with full delivery phases, then execute against them using Scrum ceremonies

Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment with open communication

Monitor and report on sprint and project progress using Agile tools to track performance and identify improvement areas

Lead the team in identifying and implementing process improvements

Collaborate with product owners, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals and priorities

Facilitate communication between the team and stakeholders to maintain transparency and shared understanding

What You Bring

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification

Experience with the Waterfall methodology

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)

Familiarity with SAFe, including experience conducting PI planning

Working knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO) Boards

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-scrum-master-agile-waterfall-hybrid-delivery-remote

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Technology & IT Project Management Remote Collaboration Scrum Master Agile remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Scrum Master — Agile & Waterfall Hybrid Delivery | Remote role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Toptal?
  3. Which of Project Management, Remote Collaboration and Scrum have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Project Management, Remote Collaboration and Scrum.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Scrum Master — Agile & Waterfall Hybrid Delivery | Remote role because I can bring practical experience in Project Management, Remote Collaboration and Scrum, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Toptal needs from this hire.

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