Scrum Master

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Dallas, TX that is seeking Scrum Masters to support strategic Data & Analytics initiatives across the enterprise. These individuals will partner closely with Product Owners, Data Engineers, Architects, Business Analysts, Governance teams, and business stakeholders to facilitate Agile delivery and enable successful execution of key data transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement sessions
* Coach teams on Agile, Scrum, and Lean practices to drive delivery excellence and continuous improvement
* Partner with Product Owners to maintain healthy, prioritized backlogs and ensure stories are properly groomed and ready for development
* Track sprint progress, team velocity, capacity planning, and delivery metrics
* Identify, escalate, and remove impediments impacting delivery timelines
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Data Governance, Architecture, MDM, Analytics, AI, Security, and Business stakeholders
* Promote transparency through clear reporting of risks, dependencies, blockers, and sprint outcomes
* Help drive adoption of Agile best practices, standards, and governance across multiple teams
* Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
* Support program and project leadership with delivery planning and roadmap execution

Support delivery of enterprise data initiatives including:
* Data modernization
* Data governance
* Master Data Management (MDM)
* Data quality programs
* Cloud migrations
* BI and reporting initiatives
* AI and analytics projects

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of Scrum Master experience supporting Agile technology teams
* Experience supporting data-centric projects and programs
* Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Agile delivery frameworks, and scaled Agile concepts
* Proven experience facilitating cross-functional teams in complex enterprise environments
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile management tools
* Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate organizational complexity
* Strong problem-solving and facilitation skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent)
* Experience within Financial Services, Wealth Management, Banking, Insurance, or other regulated industries
* Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
* Understanding of Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, or modern data platforms

Experience supporting:
* Data Warehousing
* Data Engineering
* MDM initiatives
* Data Governance
* Data Quality programs
* Analytics and Reporting teams
* AI/Machine Learning initiatives

The ideal candidate has a proven track record leading Agile teams delivering large-scale data, analytics, reporting, governance, AI, cloud, or modernization projects. This individual must be comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments, removing delivery obstacles, and driving continuous improvement across Agile teams.

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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