Scrum Master

DescriptionKforce's client in Orlando, FL is seeking a Scrum Master.Key Responsibilities:Agile/Scrum Leadership:* Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews/demos, and retrospectives* Coach teams on Agile/Scrum practices, principles, and values* Guide teams in writing, splitting, estimating, and mapping user stories* Partner with Product Owners to validate priorities and maintain alignment with business objectives* Collaborate with Release Train Engineers and other Agile teams to coordinate dependencies and delivery* Identify and remove impediments affecting team productivity and delivery* Help teams become increasingly self-organizing and accountable* Assess Scrum maturity and coach teams toward continuous improvement at a sustainable pace* Support Agile release planning, relative estimation, retrospectives, and continuous improvement activities* Ensure Agile tracking systems, including Rally, accurately reflect current sprint and delivery statusCommunication & Collaboration:* Maintain alignment between technical teams, Product Owners, program stakeholders, and leadership* Create a collaborative, transparent environment where challenges are addressed proactively* Facilitate communication across teams and organizational lines* Help teams resolve blockers by engaging the appropriate internal or external resources* Facilitate delivery without assigning or dictating how individual team members complete their workMetrics & Reporting:* Develop and communicate relevant Agile metrics and information radiators* Track progress against sprint and team objectives* Provide visibility into delivery progress, risks, blockers, and team dependencies* Support continuous improvement through meaningful metrics and retrospective outcomesRequirements* Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification required* 5-7 years of Scrum/Agile experience, including at least 2 years as a Scrum Master* Experience supporting Agile software development teams* Strong understanding of software development processes and the SDLC* Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) environments* Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) concepts and practices* Experience with user stories, story splitting, story mapping, relative estimation, retrospectives, and Agile release planning* Experience working with Product Owners and Release Train Engineers* Strong facilitation, coaching, organizational, and problem-solving skills* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills* Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and business teams* Ability to manage priorities, dependencies, risks, and impediments within a complex enterprise environment* Strong facilitator and Agile practitioner who can help teams improve maturity, accountability, transparency, and sustainable velocityPreferred Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree* SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)* Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)* PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)* Certified SAFe Agilist (SA)* Experience working within a SAFe / Agile Release Train environment* Experience using Rally or similar Agile lifecycle management toolsJob TypeContractCompensation36 - $67