Mehta, NitinTan, Felix B2026-03-312026-03-312026-03-241877-05091877-0509http://hdl.handle.net/10292/20850This study explores the competencies required for Scrum Masters by analyzing 51 job postings from the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia. The findings reveal a growing demand for Scrum Masters with a diverse skill set, including leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving, alongside Agile expertise. The results align with frameworks such as the Scrum Guide and SAFe, emphasizing the importance of practical experience and the Scrum Master’s role in driving organizational transformation and promoting Agile maturity. These insights highlight the evolving expectations for Scrum Masters in modern Agile environments.© 2026 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V. Note: This article is available under the Creative Commons CC-BY-NC license and permits non-commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.4609 Information systems350713 Project management08 Information and Computing Sciences10 Technology46 Information and computing sciencesScrum MasterAgile project managementCompetenciesJob postingsConference ContributionOpenAccess10.1016/j.procs.2026.03.152