Title: SAP S/4HANA or SuccessFactors Scrum Master
Location: Oakland, CA. Hybrid schedule Tuesday Thursday onsite (Local candidates only)
Interview process: 1 video then an onsite interview
W2 Role
Ideal Candidate Profile - A senior Scrum Master with strong experience supporting SAP ERP transformation programs, specifically SAP S/4HANA or SAP SuccessFactors. Must be comfortable operating in a hybrid Agile + traditional PMO environment and managing multiple cross-functional SAP teams.
Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable)
ERP / SAP Background
Direct Scrum Master experience on an SAP program-either:
(1) SAP S/4HANA, or
(2) SAP SuccessFactors
(You should label candidates clearly as "S4" or "SF".)
Scrum Mastery
- 5+ years as Scrum Master in large enterprise environments.
- Experience running Agile ceremonies for SAP functional + technical teams.
- Hybrid Agile Delivery
- Ability to operate between Agile teams and traditional PMO (stage gates, RAID logs, cutover, testing, data migration, etc.).
- Familiar with SAP Activate methodology and how it aligns with Agile.
- Scaled Agile
- Experience with SAFe or similar frameworks (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART alignment).
- Coordinating dependencies across multiple SAP workstreams.
Tools - Jira (required).
- Confluence, MS Project, or similar tools.
Key Responsibilities (What to Validate)
- Serve as Scrum Master for 1 2 SAP Agile teams (functional + technical).
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and backlog refinement.
- Partner with Product Owners, SAP consultants, SI partners, business teams.
- Manage risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies.
- Coordinate with Release Train Engineers, Solution Architects, and PMO.
- Support Agile metrics and dashboards (velocity, burndown, team health).
Target Candidate Backgrounds
- Look for candidates who have previously worked on:
- Large utility, energy, or public sector SAP transformation programs
- S/4HANA Greenfield or Brownfield implementations
- SAP Support organizations using Agile/Sprint delivery
- SuccessFactors implementation or support teams
- Global SAP ERP modernization programs involving SI partners
Disqualifiers
- Avoid candidates who:
- Only have generic IT/Software Scrum Master experience with no SAP exposure.
- Have waterfall-only PM experience.
- Are non-local or unable to be onsite Tues Thurs.
- Cannot specify whether their SAP work was S/4HANA or SuccessFactors.
How to Tag Each Candidate (very important for submittals)
- When you present candidates, clearly label them:
- S4 Scrum Master
- SF Scrum Master
- S4 + SF Dual experience (ideal)
TOP THINGS:
- Scrum master experience on an ERP program or in an SAP Support organization
- NEED: (Please specify within the tabular summary of resume if the candidate is for the SuccessFactors or S4HANA)
- (1) S/4 Hana
- (2) SuccessFactors
- *Client laptop will be provided. However, due to major order delays, supplier must temporarily provide a laptop to avoid delays in starting.
- We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery of SAP S/4HANA in a hybrid scaled Agile environment at a leading utility company. This is a high-impact role within a multi-year digital transformation program aiming to modernize core ERP systems for finance, supply chain, asset management, Human Resources, Enterprise Health and Safety
Key Responsibilities: Scrum Mastery & Agile Facilitation
- Act as a servant leader for 1 2 cross-functional Agile teams (SAP functional, technical, and business).
- Facilitate all standard Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and empirical delivery.
Hybrid Agile Governance
- Navigate the tension between Agile team delivery and traditional PMO structures (stage gates, deliverables, RAID logs).
- Support integration with waterfall-driven workstreams (e.g., data migration, testing, cutover).
- Ensure team alignment to program increments and release plans in accordance with hybrid/agile governance.
Planning & Coordination
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, System Integrator Partners and SAP consultants to maintain a clear and prioritized backlog.
- Facilitate story refinement and sizing sessions (e.g., user stories, technical tasks, SAP-specific enhancements).
- Coordinate dependencies, blockers, and risks across other SAP streams and legacy systems.
Agile Scaling Support
- Participate in Agile ceremonies at scale (e.g., PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos) if using SAFe or similar framework.
- Interface with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Architects, and other Scrum Masters to synchronize team deliveries.
- Contribute to Agile metrics and reporting dashboards (velocity, burndown, team health).
Tools & Technology
- Use Jira (or similar) to manage team backlogs and progress.
- Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and integration points with Agile planning.
- Coordinate with SAP functional leads (e.g., FI/CO, MM, PM, SD) and technical leads (e.g., Basis, ABAP, PI/PO).
Required Qualifications: - 5+ years experience as a Scrum Master in enterprise-scale Agile delivery.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation or major ERP platforms (SAP ECC, Oracle, Workday, etc.).
- Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and hybrid delivery models in a structured environment.
- Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and traditional SAP project phases.
- Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) and managing cross-team dependencies.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
- Must be proficient in Jira and proficient in other tools such as Confluence, MS Project, or equivalents
- Tier 1 SAP Experience Validation (Critical)
- "Have you served as a Scrum Master on an SAP program? Was it S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, or both? Describe the workstreams you supported."
- "Which SAP modules or functional areas did your teams own (FI/CO, MM, PM, SD, HR, EHS, etc.)?"
- "Were you part of an SAP implementation (Greenfield/Brownfield), an upgrade, or ongoing SAP support operations?"
- "Did you work within SAP Activate? How did you integrate Activate phases with Agile sprints?"
Tier 2 Hybrid Agile + PMO Alignment
- "Give an example of how you managed Agile teams while still complying with PMO stage gates, deliverables, or RAID processes."
- "How did you coordinate with waterfall-driven SAP activities such as data migration, testing, or cutover?"
- "What governance cadence did your program use (Steering committees, ART syncs, cutover checkpoints, etc.)?"
Tier 3 Agile Facilitation & Team Leadership
- "How many Agile teams did you support, and what were the team compositions (functional, technical, business)?"
- "Describe your approach to backlog refinement for SAP user stories and technical SAP tasks."
- "What techniques do you use to resolve blockers or cross-team dependencies on SAP projects?"
- "How do you coach SAP functional consultants and business SMEs who are new to Agile?"
Tier 4 Scaled Agile (SAFe or equivalent)
- "Did you participate in PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, or release train ceremonies? What was your role?"
- "How did you synchronize your team's work with other SAP streams or the overall release train?"
Tier 5 Tools & Metrics
- "How have you used Jira to manage SAP-specific stories, enhancements, defects, and technical tasks?"
- "Which Agile metrics did you track, and how did you interpret them for leadership?"
Tier 6 Logistics & Fit
- "Do you have any limitations with hybrid schedules or with using a supplier-provided laptop temporarily?"
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