Cj Mcelrath

Army Veteran and former collegiate athlete with a disciplined, results-oriented approach to leadership and execution. Results-driven Senior Scrum Master and Agile Delivery Leader with 10+ years of enterprise experience across defense, government, and highly regulated technology environments, including work at Northrop Grumman. Demonstrated expertise in scaling Agile practices using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Scrum across concurrent programs, leading Program Increment (PI) Planning, and driving measurable improvements in delivery predictability, team velocity, and overall Agile maturity. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, align stakeholders, and execute complex initiatives across infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital product environments. Deep proficiency in Jira administration, CI/CD-aligned delivery, SDLC governance, and enterprise platform delivery, with a strong track record of translating delivery metrics into actionable insights for executive stakeholders. Known for bringing structure, accountability, and continuous improvement to fast-paced, matrixed organizations. Certifications: PMP | PMI-ACP | CSM | Certified SAFe 6 Advanced Scrum Master