Agile Coach / Scrum Master

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is looking for a remote Agile Coach/Scrum Master for a client based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Duties:
* Lead core Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
* Support backlog refinement and sprint execution in close collaboration with Product Owners
* Ensure consistent delivery and alignment with Agile best practices

Coaching & Culture Building:
* Coach Scrum teams, Product Owners, and other stakeholders on Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
* Foster a team culture centered on transparency, collaboration, and accountability
* Tailor coaching to varying experience levels and drive maturity in Agile practices

Continuous Improvement & Metrics:
* Identify and remove impediments or organizational blockers to team productivity
* Monitor Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts, team health) and use data to promote continuous improvement
* Lead retrospectives and improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency

Cross-Team & Stakeholder Alignment:
* Partner with product and engineering leaders to manage scope, prioritize work, and ensure delivery alignment
* Develop templates, playbooks, and shared processes to support consistent Agile execution
* Influence without direct authority to align cross-functional teams and leadership on goals and Agile practices

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
* Certified Scrum Master (e.g., CSM, PSM)
* 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar role working across multiple teams
* Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile delivery within complex environments
* Demonstrated experience coaching teams at various Agile maturity levels
* Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
* Ability to derive insights from Agile metrics and apply them to delivery improvement
* Familiarity with tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, and Confluence
* Comfortable working in a hybrid, distributed environment and leading through influence

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.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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