Hey! I’m Mike. I’m a dad, husband, lifelong student, systems thinker, reader, scrum master, fan of history, gaming, the New York Football Giants, the Boston Red Sox, Bruce Springsteen, pizza and cookies.

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I am a certified Professional Scrum Master

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Mike Lally – Senior Scrum Master & Agile Delivery Manager

Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Delivery Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering enterprise software solutions using Scrum, Agile, SAFe, and Kanban frameworks across distributed teams.

I specialize in Scrum facilitation, cross-functional team leadership, and predictable software delivery. I help teams improve execution, collaboration, and outcomes without unnecessary process overhead.

I take charge when clarity is needed, speak up to ensure alignment, and create environments where teams perform better than the sum of their parts.

Proven Results

45%+ Increase in Agile Team Productivity
Achieved through consistent Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, and delivery optimization.

$12M in Revenue Protected
Supported HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 1 compliance initiatives for enterprise SaaS platforms in partnership with Infrastructure and GRC teams.

$2M Project Recovered
Stabilized and delivered a previously mismanaged enterprise software project by introducing Agile delivery practices and restoring stakeholder confidence.

Scrum Master & Delivery Experience

Senior Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager

ITX, Inc. | 2023 – Present

  • Lead globally distributed Scrum teams delivering cloud-based and web-based software solutions
  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
  • Improve delivery predictability through metrics, KPIs, and monthly product scorecards
  • Partner with Product Owners to optimize backlog health and release planning

Scrum Master, Program Manager & Delivery Lead

Mitel | 2010 – 2022

  • Delivered enterprise cloud, telecom, and SaaS platforms using Agile and SAFe methodologies
  • Reduced customer downtime by 25% through SLA definition and delivery process improvements
  • Led cross-functional teams across engineering, infrastructure, security, and compliance
  • Supported HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 1 compliance across global data centers
  • Recovered high-risk initiatives by introducing Scrum and improving release velocity

What Leaders Say

“Mike has made a huge impact on this project, and we would not be as aligned and successful without Mike’s efforts. Mike’s leadership in implementing new program management frameworks and adapting processes has been critical to hitting major milestones and ensuring the success and delivery of the program.”
— Evan R., Senior Product Manager

“Mike’s high rate of completed projects can be explained by his understanding of business, technology, human psychology, and common sense.”
— Igor C., Senior Manager

“Mike knows which Scrum processes to apply and when. He builds collaboration and delivers results.”
— Wendy H., Group Director

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Senior Scrum Master | Agile Coach | Delivery Manager