Scrum Master

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Scrum Master in Orlando, FL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Scrum Master will actively serve and support the Product Owner and Delivery Team in their quest to consistently meet sprint goals
* Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work
* Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution as needed to make sure the team stays aligned and focused on the highest priority
* Guide the Scrum Team on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and how to get the most out of self-organization
* Assess the scrum maturity of the team and coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is welcome, sustainable and comfortable for the team
* Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by finding the right people help remove the blocker
* Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving
* Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and cascading information
* As a Scrum Master, you will provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style and leading by example; This person should personify Scrum and Agile
* Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining (aka grooming) and managing the product backlog
* Effective facilitator and coach to development teams with the ability to adjust to change and deliver on planned outcomes

REQUIREMENTS:
* Second or Third Level Scrum Master certification (PSM II, PSM III, CSP, CTC)
* At least 2 years of experience in software development delivery with at least 1 year of dedicated full-time Scrum Master experience in software development
* Has a proven track record of successfully growing and maturing teams and/or experience leading Agile transformations
* Experience in applying Scrum patterns and techniques (like Burndown techniques, Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.)
* Familiar with different Agile methodologies including by not limited to Scrum, Kanban and Scaled Agile
* Knowledge about tasks, backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories, etc.
* Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
* Master of JIRA, Confluence, etc.
* Able to coach and train team members and others on the Scrum framework and related artifacts (user stories, story point estimation, etc.) as well as other agile methodologies to help guide teams to more successful outcomes
* Accountable for coordinating cross-team dependencies and removing impediments (blockers) so teams can deliver products predictably
* Problem solve through delivery challenges, lead prioritization discussions and help keep teams focused on delivering highest priorities
* Embody Scrum values and principles
* Demonstrates and understands what specific Lean/Agile/Tools/Techniques/Principles to best apply, based on Team needs, environment and constraints
* Displays a 'continuous learning' mindset; Always seeking to expand lean/Agile knowledge and experience
* Capable of leading distributed and remote teams
* Hold the Team accountable to the agreements they set and the commitments they make
* Socialize and discuss team dashboards (burn ups, burn downs, etc.) always driving continuous improvement

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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