Senior Scrum Master

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Senior Scrum Master (Kanban Focus) to independently support multiple agile teams using flow based delivery practices. This role is ideal for an experienced delivery leader who operates with a high degree of autonomy and drives measurable improvements in flow, predictability, and team agility.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
* Lead and coach up to three agile teams using Kanban and flow-based delivery practices
* Operate autonomously to assess delivery health, identify systemic impediments, and drive continuous improvement
* Design, evolve, and coach Kanban systems that improve flow, transparency, and predictability
* Facilitate key Kanban events including Replenishment, Daily Kanban, Delivery Planning, and Retrospectives
* Use flow metrics (e.g., WIP, cycle time, throughput, aging work, etc.) to guide evidence-based improvements
* Coordinate dependencies and alignment across sprint-based, flow-based, hybrid teams, and projects using enterprise planning signals
* Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to maintain healthy backlogs and delivery alignment
* Serve as a peer mentor and champion agile and Kanban practices across the organization

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
* Certified Scrum Master Credentials (i.e., PSM, CSM, CSP) AND Kanban credentials (i.e., KSD, KSI, KPM)
* 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master (minimum 5 years with Kanban teams) supporting multiple agile teams delivering high-quality solutions
* Recent experience (within 2 years) using Azure DevOps (ADO) to drive transparency and improvement
* Strong experience with Kanban and flow-based delivery in complex environments
* Proven ability to work independently and demonstrate measurable delivery impact
* Experience supporting multiple teams and enterprise-level coordination
* Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Strong facilitation and coaching skills, including the ability to navigate crucial conversations that enable transparency, accountability, and constructive resolution of challenges

Preferred:
* Advanced or scaled agile certifications
* Ability to create and facilitate team-level training
* Ability to serve as peer-leader to other Scrum Masters
* Knowledge and/or experience with Agile software development approaches (Automated Testing, User Stories, TDD, Continuous Integration, Testing, Pairing, etc.)

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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