Scrum Master

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support two mature Agile teams focused on consumer lending and home improvement financing products. These teams work closely with business lines that help contractors provide financing solutions for projects such as roofing, basements, and other home improvement initiatives.

Summary:
This role is ideal for a Scrum Master who goes beyond simply facilitating ceremonies. The manager is seeking someone who can coach teams, influence Agile maturity, encourage standardization across teams, and help drive the bigger strategic picture. The right candidate will bring a strong balance of servant leadership, mentoring, conceptual thinking, and hands-on Agile execution.

Key Responsibilities:
* Support and coach two Agile Scrum teams in a SAFe environment
* Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews
* Help teams improve Agile maturity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement practices
* Mentor team members and help establish standardized Agile best practices across teams
* Partner closely with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and technical teams
* Remove impediments and proactively identify risks impacting delivery
* Drive transparency through Jira dashboards, reporting, and Agile metrics
* Facilitate healthy team dynamics, conflict resolution, and productive collaboration
* Guide teams toward strategic thinking and alignment with broader organizational goals
* Encourage adaptive thinking rather than rigid adherence to process

REQUIREMENTS:
* 3+ years of hands-on Scrum Master experience supporting software development teams
* Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities within Agile environments
* Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and managing Agile delivery processes
* Strong conceptual, strategic, and procedural problem-solving skills
* Experience using Jira, including dashboarding, reporting, and advanced filters
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Ability to influence teams and promote continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:
* Professional Scrum Master certification(s) (PSM, CSM, or similar)
* SAFe experience or certification
* 5+ years of Scrum Master experience
* Experience with Confluence
* Banking, financial services, or lending industry experience
* Experience supporting mature Agile teams in enterprise environments

What Will Make Someone Successful:
* Acts as a true Agile coach rather than simply a meeting facilitator
* Brings energy, encouragement, and strong servant leadership
* Can influence teams toward alignment and standardization without being overly rigid
* Helps teams connect day-to-day execution to broader business strategy
* Comfortable mentoring others and sharing Agile best practices across the organization

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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