Scrum Master

Kforce Inc
San Antonio, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 7/16/2024 CLOSED ON 8/11/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at Kforce Inc?

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in San Antonio, TX that is seeking a Scrum Master. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate Scrum Events:

  • Plan and conduct all Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives

Support Development Teams

  • Assist the team in achieving their commitments by facilitating an environment that allows for high performance, and continuous improvement
  • Ensure the development team is focused on their tasks and not distracted by external issues

Product Backlog Management

  • Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is well-groomed and prioritized
  • Ensure the team understands the backlog items and their requirements

Remove Impediments

  • Proactively identify and remove impediments or obstacles that hinder the team's progress
  • Escalate issues that cannot be resolved within the team to higher management as needed

Continuous Improvement

  • Encourage and facilitate continuous improvement within the team through regular retrospectives and actionable feedback
  • Implement best practices and recommend process improvements

Reporting And Metrics

  • Track and report on key metrics related to team performance and progress
  • Utilize Azure DevOps for tracking work items, managing sprints, and generating reports

Stakeholder Management

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing transparency into the team's work and progress
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with the team's objectives

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master working with development teams
  • Proven experience with Azure DevOps, including work item tracking, sprint management, and reporting
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle and best practices
  • Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions

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.

Salary : $50 - $60

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