RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Senior Scrum Master. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will partner with Product Managers and the engineering team to develop and enhance the capabilities of the product creation systems. Additionally, as a Senior Scrum master, there is a heavy emphasis on mentoring others on Agile practices, principles, and values while advancing the Agile capabilities of the team as the expert resource.
Key Accountabilities:
Drive measurable results and influence others towards business objectives, regardless of reporting structure
Partner cross-functionally to execute cross-team initatives in a scaled agile environment
Formulate and drive impactful recommendations to solve complex problems
Cultivate a culture of inclusion and promote a growth mentality among teams and collaborators
Hold cross-functional partners accountable when there is a need to scope flexible engineering solutions fast and efficiently in order to meet the consumer need
Act as a coach, thought partner, and Agile evangelist across the business in service to the consumer
Set the tone of operations by fostering a culture of trust and collaboration
Identify, remove and escalate risks, roadblocks and cross-team dependencies that are unresolvable by the team and interfere with the team's ability to deliver
Facilitate the team's retrospectives to support team problem solving
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in technology or e-commerce
5-7+ years of experience in program management or technical leadership
Comprehensive understanding of software development processes, including continuous delivery, DevOps, Scrum, and Kanban; advanced Agile mindset and expertise
Familiarity with domain driven and microservice architecture
Familiarity with Cloud Native applications on AWS a plus
Extensive Scrum experience, developing and cultivating a diverse team
Comfortable working in an ambiguous, fast-paced, results-oriented environment
A consistent track record improving Agile maturity of the squad through coaching/mentorship and developing talent
Demonstrated experience in driving continuous process improvements in the team's value stream; Championing a continuous improvement culture and mindset
A deep understanding of what it takes to ship software iteratively in collaboration with large engineering, design, and product teams
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and proven experience leading discussions with senior leadership
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.
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.
