Kforce Inc ยท 11 hours ago
Scrum Master
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$50/hr - $55/hrKforce Inc is seeking a Scrum Master to facilitate the adoption and consistent use of Scrum and Agile practices within delivery teams. The role involves coaching teams on Agile principles, supporting sprint planning, and promoting continuous improvement to enhance delivery and collaboration.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate the adoption and consistent use of Scrum and Agile practices within one or more delivery teams
Coach teams on Agile principles, ceremonies, roles, and best practices to improve delivery, quality, and collaboration
Support teams in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring ceremonies are effective and outcome-focused
Partner with Product Owners to refine backlog items, clarify requirements, and define acceptance criteria to ensure business value is delivered
Identify and help remove team impediments, escalating risks and dependencies as needed
Promote continuous improvement by helping teams inspect and adapt their processes and ways of working
Track and report on team-level metrics (e.g., velocity, predictability, delivery health) to support transparency and data-driven discussions
Collaborate with other Scrum Masters, delivery leads, and stakeholders to support cross-team alignment and dependency management
Support teams in documenting working agreements, playbooks, and best practices
Build strong, collaborative relationships with business and IT partners to foster trust and effective communication
Assist with preparing status updates, summaries, and materials for leadership or stakeholder meetings as needed
Qualification
Required
Solid understanding of Scrum practices and Agile methodologies; exposure to scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) is a plus
Hands-on experience supporting Agile teams in a delivery-focused environment
Proficiency with Jira for backlog management, sprint tracking, and basic dashboards; Experience with Confluence for documentation and collaboration
Ability to translate requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria in partnership with Product Owners and teams
Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions
Comfortable coaching teams while also learning and growing as an Agile practitioner
Able to manage conflict constructively and foster consensus within teams
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
Willingness to learn the technical and business context of the teams being supported
Commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing development of Agile and Scrum skills
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
Founded in 1962
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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