Scrum Master jobs in Miami, FL

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Scrum Master Guest Technology in Doral, FL.

Summary:
In this role, you will be responsible for leading a mid-size team (8-10) of Developers, Testers, Business Analysts and Architects. This position provides oversight in the following key areas: Upholding and facilitating Scrum principles; Release planning; Deployment management; Communication and reporting; Process improvements and standards.

Essential Functions:
* Ensure team compliance with Agile methodology and Agile framework as well as all necessary artifacts in accordance with Company's Agile methodology, System Design Methodology (SDM) and all external processes and workflows that are dependencies for ensuring timely delivery of software with a high level of quality
* Ensure team is meeting sprint goals and release milestones
* Conduct and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, release planning's, grooming sessions, product reviews, sprint retrospective, etc.)
* Own and maintain the ALM tool as it pertains to execution within a sprint; Maintain the ALM team dashboard for all relevant metrics; Responsible for ensuring that the ALM tool is utilized effectively by the scrum team
* Maintain a clear and consistent channel of communication with Technical Product Manager, Pipeline manager, WebOps team (Interactive Marketing) and Business representatives to ensure timely and effective communication of statuses and any issues that may be impacting teams' delivery, point person for communication and escalation back to product owner
* Track and approve hours worked by team members in portfolio management tool; Track, monitor and manage budget for scrum team
* Champion for continuous improvement in processes and standards within scrum team; Promote and provide environment for feedback, team communication and innovation

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in a technology related field or the equivalent related technical work experience in management of large Agile technology projects or program preferred
* CSM Certification is required; CSPO and SAFe are preferred
* 7 to 10 years of experience in application development/Scrum Master/IT Project Management of which at least 5 years have been in a Scrum Master position
* Strong experience in demand management
* Solid experience with Microsoft project, project management tools, spreadsheets, and Visio
* Solid understanding of ASP.NET and C# conceptsASP.NET MVC.Web form page life cycle, caching, session state, cookie management, view state, POST and GET. JavaScript, jQuery, and other emerging client-side development technologies
* Understand basic fundamentals of iterative development
* Understand other development processes and methodologies and leverage other techniques to provide value to the team/enterprise
* Understand basic fundamentals of software development processes and procedures
* Understand the value of commitments to delivery made by a development team
* Understand incremental delivery and the value of metrics
* Understand backlog tracking, burn down metrics, velocity, and task definition
* Familiarity with common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and better development practices
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong written and verbal skills
* Strong vendor management skills
* Solid budget and financial analysis skills
* Must be able to communicate well with teams and fellow Scrum Masters
* Must be able to lead and demonstrate value-add principles to a team

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.