Scrum Master
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
At a Glance
Scrum Master earns an average of $250,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.1–5.1 years. Top skills: Scrum (Software Development), Certified Scrum Master, Agile Methodology.
$250,000/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.1–5.1 years
25
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Information Technology Project Managers
Median Wage
$108,970/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+8.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Scrum (Software Development)
Agile Methodology
Project Management
JIRA
User Story
Continuous Improvement Process
Software Development
Sprint Retrospectives
Agile Software Development
Computer Science
Kanban Principles
Continuous Integration
Information Systems
Project Risk Management
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
DevOps
Servant Leadership
Governance
Waterfall Methodology
Java (Programming Language)
Common Skills (8)
Communication
Management
Planning
Coaching
Leadership
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Prioritization
Certifications (2)
Certified Scrum Master
Project Management Professional Certification
Related Specializations
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