Scrum Master

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a Scrum Master.

Responsibilities:
* Facilitate the adoption and consistent use of Scrum and Agile practices within one or more delivery teams
* Coach teams on Agile principles, ceremonies, roles, and best practices to improve delivery, quality, and collaboration
* Support teams in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring ceremonies are effective and outcome-focused
* Partner with Product Owners to refine backlog items, clarify requirements, and define acceptance criteria to ensure business value is delivered
* Identify and help remove team impediments, escalating risks and dependencies as needed
* Promote continuous improvement by helping teams inspect and adapt their processes and ways of working
* Track and report on team-level metrics (e.g., velocity, predictability, delivery health) to support transparency and data-driven discussions
* Collaborate with other Scrum Masters, delivery leads, and stakeholders to support cross-team alignment and dependency management
* Support teams in documenting working agreements, playbooks, and best practices
* Build strong, collaborative relationships with business and IT partners to foster trust and effective communication
* Assist with preparing status updates, summaries, and materials for leadership or stakeholder meetings as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
* Solid understanding of Scrum practices and Agile methodologies; exposure to scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) is a plus
* Hands-on experience supporting Agile teams in a delivery-focused environment
* Proficiency with Jira for backlog management, sprint tracking, and basic dashboards; Experience with Confluence for documentation and collaboration
* Ability to translate requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria in partnership with Product Owners and teams
* Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions
* Comfortable coaching teams while also learning and growing as an Agile practitioner
* Able to manage conflict constructively and foster consensus within teams
* Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
* Willingness to learn the technical and business context of the teams being supported
* Commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing development of Agile and Scrum skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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