Scrum Master / PM

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Scrum Master/PM in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities:
* Scrum Master/PM will deliver multiple complex projects/products (and sometimes programs) that impact multiple business areas
* Manages timeline and financials along with risks, issues, decisions, and changes
* Manages risk/issue escalations and drives resolution
* Manages resources in a cross-functional matrixed environment, is responsible for executive level reporting and communication
* Mentors other PMs and contribute to the project/product management discipline or other process improvements
* Focuses on the needs of the team and ensures value is provided to the customer
* Establishes clear boundaries in which the team can work; Assists with removing roadblocks and manages the process and culture to ensure team progress and continuous improvement
* As a Scrum Master/PM, you will mentor the team with Agile knowledge to ensure Scrum and other relevant methodologies are understood and applied
* Helps the Product Owner enact effective backlog grooming techniques; Facilitate sprint planning, daily scrum, and sprint retrospectives; Produces sprint burndown and other metrics
* Liaises with architecture and operations when there are dependencies to systems and infrastructure
* Collaborates with, guides, and advises product owners/managers, developers, and other agile team members by providing coaching, consulting, and support to change and improve the team's way of working to increase speed to value
* Helps teams and individuals embed agile values and mindsets into their solution creation and problem-solving ways of working
* Coaches individuals and teams to improve fast flow of value by leveraging agile, DevOps and lean principles, practices, and patterns

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; MBA highly desired, or advanced university degree
* Master Black Belt, Project Management, Lean and/or Six Sigma, and/or Change Management Certifications highly desired
* 10-12 years of program management experience with proven Agile and facilitation skills
* 10-11 years of experience leading Agile teams
* In-depth knowledge of Agile methods and frameworks (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Disciplined Agile, SAFe)
* Proficiency for project management skills, quick learning capability, self-starter, and good communicator
* Excellent communication and coaching skills
* Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new processes, systems, etc.
* Ability to work with cross-functional teams
* Healthcare experience preferred

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.