Scrum Master

at Kforce Technology Staffing
Published July 25, 2022
Location Beaverton, OR
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Scrum Master.

Responsibilities:
* The Scrum Master will operate as a team-based servant leader in service to the team's needs
* Ensure the teams is practicing Agile principles
* Partner with, coaches, and supports Technical Product Manager in managing the backlog to ensure it is properly prioritized and appropriately sized
* Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (backlog refinement, Sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, demos)
* Help prepare the team for and facilitate squad level Quarterly Planning activities
* Establish, track and communicate agile metrics (such as team velocity and sprint progress/burn down chart)
* Facilitate alignment and assist Technical Product Manager and Agile Team with meeting appropriate commitments
* As a Scrum Master, you will protect the team from interruptions and distractions to clear a path for throughput
* Identifiy, remove and/or escalate 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
* Interact with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum in the organization and cross-squad/cross-functional collaboration on delivery execution
* Continuously learn new approaches to facilitation, agile best practices and how to improve team dynamics
* The Scrum Master will help the Team to focus on delivery of high quality stories on a predictable, sustainable cadence

REQUIREMENTS:
* MS/BS degree in IT or related field
* Relevant certification in the scrum/agile field is preferred: Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
* 3-5 years of relevant work experience i.e on Agile
* Experience working with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools (eg. Jira, VersionOne)
* Familiarity or experience with other agile methodologies such as LEAN, Kanban, SAFe, XP Programming, etc.
* In-depth understanding of Agile Principles and how they apply 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 servantleadership skills

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