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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Job Summary - Scrum master
We are looking for a Scrum Master to support complex modernization initiatives by enabling Agile teams and driving execution in legacy-to-modern transformation environments. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful, scalable solutions while promoting continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective adoption of Agile practices.
Enable end-to-end execution and delivery for modernization programs with a focus on quality and predictability.
Track and improve delivery using Scrum and engineering metrics (velocity, cycle time, quality, predictability).
Support and coach teams to become high-performing, self-organized, and accountable.
Collaborate with Product Management and stakeholders to align priorities, refine backlog, and deliver value-driven outcomes.
Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and impediments, especially in complex legacy-to-modern transformation environments.
Partner with architects and engineering teams to ensure alignment with architecture, NFRs, and scalability goals.
Promote engineering excellence including CI/CD, DevOps practices, and code quality standards.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation through retrospectives and data-driven insights.
Ensure transparency and effective communication across global and cross-functional teams.
Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of relevant experience delivering highly resilient, highly scalable enterprise products.
Relevant Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) preferred.
Proven experience as a Scrum Master in modernization or large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and delivery execution in complex, multi-system environments.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-team coordination skills.
Familiarity with modern engineering practices: microservices, APIs, cloud platforms, CI/CD, DevOps tools.
Good understanding of engineering quality, NFRs (performance, reliability, scalability).
Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to drive execution discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and influencing skills across technical and business stakeholders
Posting Dates:
June 16, 2026 - June 29, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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