Scrum Master

DescriptionKforce has a client in Dallas, TX that is seeking Scrum Masters to support strategic Data & Analytics initiatives across the enterprise. These individuals will partner closely with Product Owners, Data Engineers, Architects, Business Analysts, Governance teams, and business stakeholders to facilitate Agile delivery and enable successful execution of key data transformation programs.Key Responsibilities:* Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement sessions* Coach teams on Agile, Scrum, and Lean practices to drive delivery excellence and continuous improvement* Partner with Product Owners to maintain healthy, prioritized backlogs and ensure stories are properly groomed and ready for development* Track sprint progress, team velocity, capacity planning, and delivery metrics* Identify, escalate, and remove impediments impacting delivery timelines* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Data Governance, Architecture, MDM, Analytics, AI, Security, and Business stakeholders* Promote transparency through clear reporting of risks, dependencies, blockers, and sprint outcomes* Help drive adoption of Agile best practices, standards, and governance across multiple teams* Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement* Support program and project leadership with delivery planning and roadmap executionSupport delivery of enterprise data initiatives including:* Data modernization* Data governance* Master Data Management (MDM)* Data quality programs* Cloud migrations* BI and reporting initiatives* AI and analytics projectsRequirements* 5+ years of Scrum Master experience supporting Agile technology teams* Experience supporting data-centric projects and programs* Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Agile delivery frameworks, and scaled Agile concepts* Proven experience facilitating cross-functional teams in complex enterprise environments* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills* Experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile management tools* Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate organizational complexity* Strong problem-solving and facilitation skillsPreferred Qualifications:* Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent)* Experience within Financial Services, Wealth Management, Banking, Insurance, or other regulated industries* Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP* Understanding of Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, or modern data platformsExperience supporting:* Data Warehousing* Data Engineering* MDM initiatives* Data Governance* Data Quality programs* Analytics and Reporting teams* AI/Machine Learning initiativesThe ideal candidate has a proven track record leading Agile teams delivering large-scale data, analytics, reporting, governance, AI, cloud, or modernization projects. This individual must be comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments, removing delivery obstacles, and driving continuous improvement across Agile teams.Job TypeContractCompensation55 - $75