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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Senior Agile Scrum Master.
Responsibilities:
Operates as a team-based servant leader in service to the team's needs
Ensures the team is practicing Agile principles
The Senior Agile Scrum Master partners with, coaches and supports Product Owner in managing the backlog to ensure it is properly prioritized and appropriately sized
Facilitates all Scrum ceremonies (backlog grooming, planning meetings, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, demos)
Establishes, tracks and communicates agile metrics (such as team velocity and sprint progress/burn down chart) to team, management and any impacted stakeholders
Facilitates alignment and assists Product Owner and Delivery Team with making appropriate commitments
Identifies, removes and/or escalates risks, roadblocks and cross team dependencies that are unresolvable by the team and interfere with the team's ability to deliver commitments
Accountable for promoting continuous improvement by coaching the team to use metrics to identify and measure progress
The Senior Agile Scrum Master participates with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum in the organization and cross-scrum collaboration on delivery execution
Continuously learns new approaches to facilitation, agile best practices and how to improve team dynamics
Helps the Team to focus on delivery of high quality stories on a predictable, sustainable cadence
REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma/GED and 7 years of experience
5 years of relevant work experience
Experience working with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools
Familiarity or experience with other agile methodologies such as LEAN, Kanban, XP Programming etc.
In-depth understanding of Agile Principles and how they're applied in workplace culture
Strong facilitation and coaching skills within teams and groups
Experience resolving issues across teams
Effective communication, team dynamics, conflict resolution, mentoring, and servant leadership skills
Sufficient understanding of technology systems and the team's ecosystem to help team overcome roadblocks
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.
