Scrum Master

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Scrum Master/TPM in Beaverton, OR.

Summary:
The Scrum Master/TPM will guide our Agile development teams to success as a Scrum Master, facilitating collaboration, removing obstacles, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The nature of the work as a Scrum Master is facilitating collaboration, removing obstacles, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and is focused in ensuring the effective application of Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality products within established timelines.

Responsibilities include Scrum Facilitation:
* Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
* Ensure adherence to Scrum principles and practices

Collaboration:
* Foster collaboration within and between cross-functional teams, promoting communication and transparency
* Facilitate discussions and decision-making to drive project success

Obstacle Removal:
* Identify and eliminate impediments that hinder team progress
* Proactively address challenges to ensure the team can deliver value without disruptions

Continuous Improvement:
* Instill a culture of continuous improvement within the team
* Encourage reflection, feedback, and the adoption of best practices to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness

Metrics and Reporting:
* Track and communicate team progress using Agile metrics
* Provide visibility into the team's performance and contribute to data-driven decision-making

Stakeholder Engagement:
* Collaborate with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to prioritize and refine the product backlog
* Ensure alignment between business goals and development efforts

Training and Coaching:
* Provide training and coaching on Agile principles and practices
* Mentor team members in the adoption of Agile methodologies and help them grow in their roles

REQUIREMENTS:
* Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience; One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law 3 years; Masters 4 years; Associates degree 6 years; High School diploma/GED 7 years
* To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed

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.