The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Scrum Master (Agile Team Lead) to support Agile teams delivering high-quality software solutions for AspenTech’s Manufacturing & Supply Chain portfolio.
This role requires a strong foundation in software development and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices, combined with experience serving as a SAFe Scrum Master or Agile Team Lead. The ideal candidate is a servant leader and advocate for SAFe who coaches teams, facilitates effective execution, removes impediments, and drives continuous improvement across the delivery lifecycle.
The Scrum Master will partner with Product Owners, Product Management, Architects, Engineers, and Quality teams to foster predictable delivery, built-in quality, technical excellence, and high-performing Agile teams.
Your Impact
Serve as the SAFe Scrum Master and servant leader for one or more Agile teams
Facilitate Iteration Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, Retrospectives, PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt events
Promote and advocate SAFe, Agile, Lean, and continuous improvement
Guide teams in applying SDLC practices across planning, development, testing, integration, validation, and release readiness
Identify, track, and remove impediments while escalating organizational blockers when necessary
Support Product Owners and teams in maintaining healthy backlogs, clear priorities, and predictable execution
Foster a culture of built-in quality, engineering excellence, DevOps adoption, and CI/CD practices
Coordinate cross-team dependencies and facilitate collaboration across Agile teams within the ART
Use Agile metrics, flow metrics, team health indicators, and delivery KPIs to improve transparency and outcomes
Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile best practices and effective SAFe execution
What You'll Need
6+ years of total experience, including:
3+ years in software development, technical lead, or engineering roles
3+ years as a Scrum Master, Agile Team Lead, or SAFe Scrum Master
Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, testing, integration, and release management
Practical experience implementing SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Agile delivery methodologies
Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and leading distributed, cross-functional teams
Hands-on experience with Agile lifecycle tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, or equivalent
Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Agile quality practices, and delivery flow management
Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution
Ability to influence teams, encourage accountability, and build alignment without direct authority
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
Nice to Have:
SAFe certifications such as Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), or RTE
Prior experience in Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain software solutions
Experience supporting multiple Agile teams within a large-scale ART environment
Software development experience
Key Emphasis: Servant Leadership & SAFe Execution
This role requires a strong servant-leadership mindset and a passion for fostering high-performing Agile teams. Success depends on coaching teams in SAFe principles, enabling continuous improvement, removing impediments, facilitating effective collaboration, and…