Scrum Master

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client seeking a Scrum Master in Fort Lauderdale, FL to support large-scale Agile delivery initiatives. This role operates at the team, program, and enterprise level, partnering across Product, Engineering, UX, and Architecture to drive execution, optimize flow, and support scaled Agile practices.

Responsibilities include:
* Proactively anticipate risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges before they become issues
* Coach teams and leadership on Agile principles, execution, and decision-making
* Prepare teams for PI Planning, Pre-PI Planning, and in-quarter execution
* Drive readiness across backlogs, dependencies, risks, and capacity planning
* Support ART-level ceremonies including ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, and PO Sync
* Identify, track, and manage inter-team and cross-ART dependencies
* Facilitate alignment across Product, UX, Architecture, and Engineering stakeholders
* Maintain visibility into program risks and impediments; escalate with clear options and impacts
* Design and maintain Jira dashboards, filters, and reports for teams and leadership
* Optimize workflows, boards, and issue hierarchies to improve delivery flow
* Ensure data integrity to support accurate metrics and reporting
* Translate Jira data into actionable insights for teams and leadership
* Promote Agile and Lean best practices focused on flow, predictability, and quality
* Facilitate retrospectives that drive measurable and trackable improvements
* Mentor Scrum Masters and contribute to Agile communities of practice
* Partner with Product Managers, Product Owners, Architects, and Engineering leaders
* Communicate program status, risks, and delivery confidence to leadership
* Balance delivery commitments with sustainable pace and quality

REQUIREMENTS:
* SAFe certification (SSM, SASM, RTE, SPC) or equivalent experience preferred
* 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in complex enterprise environments
* Proven experience working within Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe or similar)
* Strong expertise in inter-team dependency management and cross-team coordination
* Advanced Jira skills including dashboards, JQL, workflows, and reporting
* Experience preparing teams for PI Planning and program-level execution
* Strong understanding of Agile metrics such as flow, predictability, WIP, and throughput
* Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills
* Experience supporting multiple teams or an Agile Release Train (ART)

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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