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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Minneapolis, MN that is seeking a Scrum Master.
Responsibilities:
In this role, the Scrum Master will embrace the agile mindset, advocate and champion agile across the Technology organization by challenging, coaching, and guiding teams using agile and lean principles
Provide creative solutions to agile transformation issues: resistance to change, limited resources, conflicting priorities, lack of accountability
Utilize agile methods in a flexible manner that often includes traditional project management which can include hard deadlines/fixed dates at times
Understand the various agile frameworks, events and artifacts (i.e. scrum, Kanban), where they are fit for purpose and how to implement/apply with new and existing teams
Manage and facilitate team ceremonies including quarterly product planning, product owner syncs, backlog grooming, estimating and sizing efforts, release planning, sprint planning, standups and retrospectives
The Scrum Master will facilitate and coach to draft, track progress and continuously improve on Objective and Key Results (OKRs)
Coach teams and leaders in agile principles and practices, roles and responsibilities, and frameworks
Foster a continuous improvement environment in order to build high-performing, agile teams
Track and report on metrics for teams to measure progress, effectiveness of agile adoption, and agile maturity of the teams
Guide product management teams in their role, defining MVP's, developing product charters, product community maps, product roadmaps and release plans, story mapping, writing stories and backlog prioritization and management
As a Scrum Master, you will train and mentor other scrum masters on the role of the scrum master and build communities of practice for scrum masters to share, learn and grow
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) teams
3+ years of experience in Agile technology delivery
3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
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.
