Scrum Master Job Opportunities
Your career path as a Scrum Master after getting a Scrum Master Certification
A Scrum Master is the core part of the Scrum team and one of the most in-demand jobs in the United States, according to Glassdoor. Read on to understand what the career path of a Scrum Master looks like.
What the Scrum Master Job Roles Entail
After getting the Scrum Master certification, you don’t have to work as a Scrum Master forever. Once you have enough experience as a Scrum Master, you can advance to other positions, like Agile Coach, Product Owner, or a Scrum Master Mentor. The below table highlights the Scrum Master roles and the years of experience associated with each role.
| Designation | Years of Experience | Salary (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Scrum Master | 1-5 | 59,000 - 80,000 |
| Agile Coach | 5-7 | 85,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Product Owner | 7-10 | 83,000 - 120,000 |
| Scrum Master Mentor | 9-12 | 90,000 - 140,000 |
| Manager | 12+ | 95,000 - 154,000 |
Top Job Opportunities for Scrum Master
A Scrum Master is the core part of any Scrum team, and every organization that has Scrum practices need a Scrum Master. Among the top companies hiring Scrum Master across the globe, are the Boeing Company, Bank of America Corp., and JP Morgan and Chase. Let’s look at how much a Scrum Master gets paid in these top companies.
| Company | Salary (in USD) |
|---|---|
| Bank of America Corp. | 73,000 – 107,000 |
| The Boeing Company | 90,000 – 102,000 |
| JP Morgan and Chase | 80,000 – 90,000 |
| Accenture | 90,000 – 105,000 |
The Future Scope of Scrum Master
Many companies are adopting Scrum practices, which means that every role on the Scrum team is in-demand. According to the 13th Annual State of Agile Report, over 56% of organizations have adopted Scrum practices. Also, Scrum Master is ranked 6th in the ‘LinkedIn Most Promising Jobs’ in 2017, as we can see in the below chart.
Software development is the quickest industry to adopt Scrum practices and has the highest demand for Scrum Master. Other sectors where a Scrum Master is in-demand include manufacturing, finance, and consulting.
In the era of Agile, software development alone cannot help companies achieve maximum productivity. The job of a Scrum Master is to guide and direct the software team to increase product quality and improve team collaboration.
The demand for a Scrum Master is the highest in the USA. This is followed by Germany, the Netherlands, India, and the UK.
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What are the Certified ScrumMaster Course Objectives?
After completing your Certified ScrumMaster training, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of:
- Lean, Agile, and Scrum
- Scrum Master Core Competencies
- Service to the Development Team
- Service to the Product Owner
- Service to the Organization
Who should take up this course?
Job roles that can benefit from CSM training include, but are not limited to:
- Project Team Members
- IT Managers
- Delivery Managers
- QA and Testing Professionals
- Aspiring Scrum Masters
- Scrum Team Members (Developers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners)
- Anyone who wants to learn Scrum and be part of the next transformation
What are the pre-requisites to take up CSM training?
There are no pre-requisite criteria to take up CSM training.
How to maintain CSM credential?
One has to maintain their CSM credential by renewing it every two years by obtaining 20 SEUs.
What is the CSM exam format?
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (True/False)
- No. of Questions: 50
- Exam Duration: 60 Mins
- Passing Score: 37/50 answers must be correct
What are the CSM Training Organizational Benefits?
- Ease of Agile methodology adoption within the organization
- Bag business critical projects with Scrum qualified employees
- Change of mindset from traditional leadership to Agile leadership
- Enhanced collaboration within teams by removing impediments
- Achieve tangible and real benefits at a rapid rate by delivering high quality products
What are the CSM Training Individual Benefits?
- Receive fundamental knowledge of Scrum that has revolutionized global enterprises
- Stay marketable and relevant with CSM certification due to rapid Agile migration
- Work better with your peers by understanding Scrum vocabulary within the organization
- Achieve additional functioning knowledge on Agile implementation methods
- Become a global professional with increased opportunities across industry sectors
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