Scrum Master

About Thermon

Thermon is a worldwide industrial technology company focused on mission-critical heating solutions. Its products support essential sectors such as power generation, semiconductors, oil and gas, and food processing by helping operations stay safe, efficient, and dependable.

Beyond manufacturing heaters, Thermon delivers complete solutions that span design, installation, controls, and monitoring. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and active in 18 countries, the company operates with a culture rooted in Care, Commit, and Collaborate, and values ownership, innovation, and meaningful impact.

Role Overview

Thermon is seeking a practical, experienced Scrum Master who can guide Agile delivery across cross-functional programs. In this position, you will partner with engineers, developers, and business stakeholders to keep teams aligned, clear obstacles, and help initiatives progress smoothly from launch through delivery.

This role goes beyond running ceremonies. You will help shape how the team works by spotting friction early, strengthening trust across functions, and ensuring decision-makers have the right context. It is well suited to someone who enjoys technically complex work, active stakeholder engagement, and fast-changing sprint environments.

What You Will Do

• Lead and support core Scrum activities including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Maintain a healthy backlog with well-defined acceptance criteria and steady alignment to sprint goals and QER objectives.
• Quickly identify impediments, remove blockers where possible, and escalate issues when needed to protect delivery pace.
• Monitor and improve team performance indicators such as velocity, predictability, cycle time, and quality.
• Coach teams on Agile practices and encourage a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Coordinate across hardware, software, and product groups to keep work synchronized.
• Promote visibility through dashboards, reporting, and communication that is ready for executive audiences.
• Facilitate retrospectives that result in clear, measurable follow-through and improvements.

What You Need

• A current CSM certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Scrum Master or Agile delivery role.
• Hands-on experience using Jira or a similar project management tool.
• Strong skills in facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution.
• A data-oriented approach with the ability to turn metrics into practical action.
• Prior experience in industrial, embedded, or IIoT environments is preferred.

Who Will Fit Best

• Professionals who want to make a direct impact on small, empowered teams.
• People who enjoy building products that solve real-world problems and improve through customer feedback.
• Candidates motivated by the challenge of combining industrial controls hardware with modern software platforms.
• Individuals who can handle Scrum ceremonies well while also adapting the format to fit the team’s needs.

Bonus Experience

• Exposure to hardware and software teams working together at the same time.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, or research and development environments.
• Familiarity with compliance-heavy or regulated delivery settings.

Why Join Thermon

• Small-team impact where individual contributions are highly visible.
• A global reach that supports essential infrastructure around the world.
• A collaborative culture that values creativity, feedback, and growth.
• Comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, health coverage, and a 401(k) with match.
• Austin-based work in one of the country’s most vibrant technology hubs.