Marriott International

FLEX Scrum Master

Marriott International  •  Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

This is a temporary position.

We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery for the Loyalty Replatforming Initiative, a multi-year transformation effort modernizing Marriott Bonvoy’s loyalty systems. This role will be pivotal in driving Agile excellence across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with program increments (PIs), and enabling seamless coordination between engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Scrum Leadership & Agile Execution
    • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
    • Guide teams through Agile best practices, fostering continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
    • Track sprint velocity, manage burn-down charts, and ensure delivery against PI commitments.
  • Technical Coordination & Risk Management
    • Collaborate with engineering leads to resolve technical blockers and align on architecture decisions.
    • Drive risk identification and mitigation strategies across the Loyalty Release Train.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Partner with Product Owners and Business Analysts to maintain a prioritized and refined backlog.
    • Represent the team in Scrum of Scrums and PI Planning sessions.
  • Operational Excellence
    • Maintain Agile dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Mandatory Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in enterprise software development.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
  • Understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and DevOps practices.

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

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of approximately 9,000 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 141 countries and territories.

Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Year Founded
Unknown
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