develop high-quality deliverables for Department of Defense/War and other Federal clients.Projects range from managing and developing master plans, site specific plans, installation wide studies, land use surveys, asset…
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Scrum Master jobs in San Diego, CA
Scrum masters help agile teams work the way they intend to. They facilitate ceremonies, clear blockers, coach the team on process, and protect focus so sprint commitments stay realistic.
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communication.Establish program governance processes and ensure alignment across multiple cross-functional teams.Work alongside an existing Scrum Master to support Agile delivery practices, remove execution roadblocks, a…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$90k - $120k
and technology initiatives by solving complex operational and engineering challenges. We are seeking a motivated, collaborative Scrum Master to support agile delivery teams working on NAVWAR program. In this role, you’ll…
Job-ID29297730Reference26-02873TypeDirect PlacementSalary$125,000-$150,000 / year Role Title: Manager - Software Engineering San Diego, CA (onsite) Experience: 10+ years | Management/Leadership: 3+ years Perm R…
Product Management or related work experience. *Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years ( Master’ s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience. Physical Requiremen…
$96.49k - $120.62k
deliverables are up to quality stand Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity Help build a productive environment where team members... ...Degree in Computer Science, Business or similar field PMP/Scrum master ce…
$170k - $230k
Preferred candidates will have 20 or more years of progressively responsible experience in the water and wastewater industry, along with a Master’ s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering. Candidates should have a…
$161.8k - $242.65k
Job SummaryJob Description SummaryThis position is responsible for the delivery of enterprise-wide programs through disciplined planning, execution, monitoring, and control from initiation through completion. The Senior…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
, with flexibility in office location: Irvine, Los Angeles or San Diego. Desired areas of expertise include water and sewer system master planning, facility hydraulic modeling, infiltration and inflow analysis, flow moni…
Strongly preferred PMP and/or PgMP certification. Agile, Scrum, Prosci/change-management certification or experience.... ...Committees or governing bodies. Experience creating Integrated Master Schedules. Strong vendor/c…
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What scrum masters earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–$51 | $83k–$106k |
| Mid level | $51–$68 | $106k–$142k |
| Senior | $65–$85 | $136k–$177k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Scrum frameworkFacilitationTeam coachingImpediment removalJira administrationAgile metrics and velocityConflict resolutionKanban and lean methods
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a team that consistently misses sprint commitments?
Look at causes first: estimation habits, hidden work, or interruptions. Describe using retrospective data to adjust, not pressuring the team to promise more.
What do you do when a stakeholder tries to add work mid-sprint?
Explain protecting the sprint while staying pragmatic: route the request through the product owner and make the swap cost explicit if it is truly urgent.
How do you make retrospectives useful instead of repetitive?
Mention varying formats, tracking whether past action items actually happened, and focusing each retro on one theme the data suggests.
What is the difference between a scrum master and a project manager?
Frame the scrum master as a coach serving the team and process, not a task assigner. Acknowledge that in practice many roles blend the two.
Tell me about a conflict on a team and how you handled it.
Show you addressed it directly and early, spoke to individuals privately first, and focused the conversation on working agreements rather than personalities.
Which agile metrics do you find meaningful, and which are misused?
Show nuance: cycle time and throughput trends inform, while velocity comparisons across teams mislead. Metrics should prompt questions, not verdicts.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For scrum masters specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Show team outcomes you influenced, such as improved cycle time or fewer carryover stories, with before and after numbers.
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Name the scale you supported: number of teams, team sizes, and whether you worked within a framework like SAFe.
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Include one story of an organizational impediment you removed, since that separates coaches from meeting schedulers.
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List certifications such as CSM or PSM plainly; they are common screening filters for this role.
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Mention tooling depth, like Jira board configuration and reporting, because many teams expect the scrum master to own it.
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Where this role goes
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