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Scrum Master roles on OPT are a strong fit for F-1 students with project management or software engineering backgrounds. Most positions fall under STEM OPT extension eligibility when tied to technical teams, giving you up to three years of work authorization to build experience before pursuing H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Overview
The CVS Health Aetna Enterprise Delivery team is looking for an innovative thought partner who has both a scrum master and project manager skillset to serve as a key contributor on critical technical programs. This role will require an out-of-the-box problem solver who is intellectually curious with a demonstrated interest in learning, self-motivated, results-oriented, and high-energy who can easily function in a high demand, performance driven environment.
Carries out and facilitates Scrum events, removing impediments, promoting collaboration, supporting the Product Owner, and driving continuous improvement. Ensures the effective implementation of the Scrum framework, creating a conducive environment for the team’s success, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Experience in applying and adapting project management techniques when applicable where you will support the planning, coordination and tactical execution of IT projects across business and functional areas.
Position Summary
The Scrum Master will be responsible for operating an agile based SDLC for a project or application/domain team consisting of development and business resources in an implementation of large, complex technology and business-oriented projects. They will also be responsible for the coaching/mentoring of existing development & business managers/leads on this methodology as it is implemented and used during the project development life cycle.
Job Responsibilities
- Counsels scrum teams on agile principles and values to support self-organization, continuous learning, and continuous improvement with assistance from more senior SM's if necessary.
- Interprets the agile metrics and reporting framework in order to track and report key information and monitor team progress.
- Utilize Agile tools for managing day to day scrum activities.
- Develops actionable insights from analytics and reports on team productivity, velocity, and quality.
- Develops the stakeholder communication strategy to gather and incorporate feedback into process improvements.
- Handles various responsibilities to facilitate the scrum process and support the scrum team.
- Implements sharing and documentation systems to facilitate sharing through wikis, documentation platforms, or knowledge management tools.
- Coaches team members on agile values, principles, and practices to help stakeholders and product owners understand the benefits of adopting an agile mindset with assistance from more senior SM's if necessary.
- Interfaces with teams, stakeholders, and external stakeholders to serve as a buffer to potential obstacles.
- This team operates primarily based on the Eastern Time Zone.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years’ work experience
- 2-5 years’ experience as Scrum Master
- Adept at problem solving and decision-making skills
- Adept at collaboration, communication and teamwork
- Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
- Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills
- Scrum Master Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) preferred.
- Experience in Healthcare industry
- Understanding of software development
- Scrum Master experience with teams working on complex large-scale applications
- Experience with Agile collaboration tools such as CA Rally, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, etc.
- Understanding of resource allocations, forecasting, and budgeting
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent experience
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$92,700.00 - $185,400.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/25/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Overview
The CVS Health Aetna Enterprise Delivery team is looking for an innovative thought partner who has both a scrum master and project manager skillset to serve as a key contributor on critical technical programs. This role will require an out-of-the-box problem solver who is intellectually curious with a demonstrated interest in learning, self-motivated, results-oriented, and high-energy who can easily function in a high demand, performance driven environment.
Carries out and facilitates Scrum events, removing impediments, promoting collaboration, supporting the Product Owner, and driving continuous improvement. Ensures the effective implementation of the Scrum framework, creating a conducive environment for the team’s success, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Experience in applying and adapting project management techniques when applicable where you will support the planning, coordination and tactical execution of IT projects across business and functional areas.
Position Summary
The Scrum Master will be responsible for operating an agile based SDLC for a project or application/domain team consisting of development and business resources in an implementation of large, complex technology and business-oriented projects. They will also be responsible for the coaching/mentoring of existing development & business managers/leads on this methodology as it is implemented and used during the project development life cycle.
Job Responsibilities
- Counsels scrum teams on agile principles and values to support self-organization, continuous learning, and continuous improvement with assistance from more senior SM's if necessary.
- Interprets the agile metrics and reporting framework in order to track and report key information and monitor team progress.
- Utilize Agile tools for managing day to day scrum activities.
- Develops actionable insights from analytics and reports on team productivity, velocity, and quality.
- Develops the stakeholder communication strategy to gather and incorporate feedback into process improvements.
- Handles various responsibilities to facilitate the scrum process and support the scrum team.
- Implements sharing and documentation systems to facilitate sharing through wikis, documentation platforms, or knowledge management tools.
- Coaches team members on agile values, principles, and practices to help stakeholders and product owners understand the benefits of adopting an agile mindset with assistance from more senior SM's if necessary.
- Interfaces with teams, stakeholders, and external stakeholders to serve as a buffer to potential obstacles.
- This team operates primarily based on the Eastern Time Zone.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years’ work experience
- 2-5 years’ experience as Scrum Master
- Adept at problem solving and decision-making skills
- Adept at collaboration, communication and teamwork
- Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
- Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills
- Scrum Master Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) preferred.
- Experience in Healthcare industry
- Understanding of software development
- Scrum Master experience with teams working on complex large-scale applications
- Experience with Agile collaboration tools such as CA Rally, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, etc.
- Understanding of resource allocations, forecasting, and budgeting
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent experience
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$92,700.00 - $185,400.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/25/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Scrum Master
Target companies with established H-1B sponsorship track records
Mid-size and enterprise tech companies sponsor Scrum Masters for H-1B visa far more consistently than startups. Look for employers who have filed H-1B petitions for project management or agile coaching roles in prior years before accepting an offer.
Confirm your role qualifies as a STEM OPT job
Scrum Master positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when the role is directly tied to a technical product team. Verify your job offer letter describes responsibilities involving software development lifecycle management, not just general office coordination.
Get certified before you apply
Hiring managers treat CSM or PSM I certification as a baseline filter for Scrum Master roles. Earning certification before your job search removes a common early-screen rejection reason and signals you are ready to contribute immediately without additional training overhead.
Address your OPT timeline proactively with recruiters
Bring up your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility during the recruiter screening call, not after an offer. Employers who sponsor visas prefer candidates who understand their own timeline and can clearly explain the H-1B process without requiring a crash course.
Prioritize roles embedded in engineering or product teams
Scrum Masters working directly inside software engineering or product development teams are more defensible for specialty occupation classification, which matters for future H-1B petitions. Avoid roles where agile facilitation is peripheral to a non-technical business unit.
Leverage your technical degree when pitching yourself
Many Scrum Master candidates come from non-technical backgrounds. If your degree is in computer science, information systems, or engineering, lead with that. Employers sponsoring H-1B visas need to establish a degree requirement, and your background strengthens that case significantly.
Scrum Master OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Scrum Master jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on how the role is classified. If your Scrum Master position is tied to a technical team working on software or engineering products and your degree is in a STEM field, DSOs generally approve the STEM OPT extension. Roles focused purely on non-technical business process management are a harder case. Confirm the classification with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I find Scrum Master employers who sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting applications on employers who will not consider OPT workers. Search for Scrum Master roles there to find companies that have already indicated they are open to sponsoring international candidates at various stages of the OPT and H-1B process.
Can I work as a Scrum Master on day-one OPT before my STEM extension is approved?
Yes. Your initial 12-month OPT EAD authorizes full-time employment as a Scrum Master as soon as it is valid. You do not need to wait for a STEM extension approval to start working. Apply for the STEM extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires so there is no gap in your work authorization while the extension is pending.
Will my computer science or engineering degree support a Scrum Master H-1B petition?
It strengthens the case but does not guarantee approval. USCIS evaluates whether the specific job requires a degree in a directly related field as a minimum requirement. Scrum Master roles tied to software development teams, with responsibilities like sprint planning, technical backlog refinement, and engineering team facilitation, are more likely to meet the specialty occupation standard than generalist project coordination roles.
What certifications matter most for Scrum Master OPT job applications?
The CSM (Certified ScrumMaster) from Scrum Alliance and PSM I (Professional Scrum Master) from Scrum.org are the two most recognized credentials. Either signals baseline competency to hiring managers. For roles in larger enterprises or regulated industries, a PMI-ACP or SAFe Agilist certification can differentiate you. Certification also helps demonstrate your professional development during OPT, which supports your employer's reporting requirements.