Agile Scrum Master

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Agile Scrum Master in Westlake, TX. Responsibilities:

• Agile Scrum Master will lead teams using Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Scrum at scale and Kanban while also being able to build out sophisticated, coordinated roadmaps
• Coordinating and leading Scrum events (e.g., Sprint Planning, Scrum of Scrums, etc.)
• Accelerating overall squad performance, efficiency and value delivered and find opportunities to improve agile visibility and metrics, and providing coaching, training, and resources
• Ensuring all work is tracked in the backlog and accurately balanced across team members
• Advancing organizational goals through active contribution of processes and procedures
• Partner closely with other Scrum Masters across portfolios to share ideas, practices, and lessons learned and cultivate an Agile community
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/Undergraduate degree or equivalent required
• 6+ years of experience leading teams using Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Scrum at scale and Kanban while also being able to build out sophisticated, coordinated roadmaps
• Proven experience in advancing organizational goals through active contribution of processes and procedures
• Confirmed proficiency and experience with encouraging Agile behaviors, reinforcing practices, norms, ceremonies, and supporting the overall team performance and efficiency
• You are highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• An advocate for continuous learning, helping the team improve sprint over sprint; You help build a trusting and open environment which is supportive of problem solving and experimentation
• Ability to clearly define risks/dependencies and develop mitigation strategies
• Experience using JIRA, Jira Align, and Confluence is a plus
  
  

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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