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Kforce Inc ยท 12 hours ago

Scrum Master

Kforce Inc is seeking a Scrum Master to deliver maximum value to customers. In this role, you will facilitate daily stand-ups, support the team in following the Scrum delivery process, and handle traditional project management duties including scope definition and budget oversight.

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Responsibilities

Scrum Master will serve the team and product owner in turning requirements into the working software
Track progress and help the team achieve their commitments; Progress is monitored daily when problems are identified work with team to develop corrective actions
Manage and report the status of scope, schedule, resourcing and financials
Extract and document requirements; Author user stories and acceptance criteria
Ensure team members understand processes and support the team in following them
Ensure product quality expectations are defined and known across the team; Collaborate with the team in scheduling work, including defect remediation and refactoring, guarding against the accumulation of technical debt
Work with technical team and product owner balancing the interests of both when issues arise
As a Scrum Master, you will remove impediments allowing the team to focus on engineering tasks
Take the lead on resolving conflicts within the team, removing any roadblocks to collaboration
Guide project team meetings including sprint pre/planning meetings, daily scrum and sprint review meetings
Facilitate retrospective discussions and support continuous improvement efforts
Limit the external interference the team must deal with

Qualification

Scrum Master experienceProject ManagementQuality management toolsFinancial controls understandingCertified ScrumMaster (CSM)People skillsCommunication skillsConflict resolution

Required

Degree in Information Technology or Business or related field
Experience in Project Management and/or serving as Scrum Master
Management of more than one significant project at a time
Practical use of quality management tools and techniques
Exceptional people skills; Comfortable working with a diverse group of people and serve as arbitrator when conflicts arise
Understanding of financial controls needed in project management and consulting work
Practical understanding of how to scope and estimate work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Certification: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Prior experience as a Business Analyst and/or Tester helpful, not required

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave

Company

Kforce Inc

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Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.

H1B Sponsorship

Kforce Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired

Leadership Team

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Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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