Scrum Master IV

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in Greenwood Village, CO that is seeking a Scrum Master IV.Responsibilities: Scrum Master IV will serve the team and product owner in turning requirements into the working software Track progress and help the team achieve their commitments; Progress is monitored daily when problems are identified work with team to develop corrective actions Manage and report the status of scope, schedule, resourcing and financials Extract and document requirements Scrum Master IV will author user stories and acceptance criteria Ensure team members understand processes and support the team in following them Ensure product quality expectations are defined and known across the team Collaborate with the team in scheduling work, including defect remediation and refactoring, guarding against the accumulation of technical debt Scrum Master IV will work with technical team and product owner balancing the interests of both when issues arise Remove impediments allowing the team to focus on engineering tasks Take the lead on resolving conflicts within the team removing any roadblocks to collaboration Guide project team meetings including sprint pre/planning meetings, daily scrum and sprint review meetings Scrum Master IV will facilitate retrospective discussions and support continuous improvement efforts Limit the external interference the team must deal withREQUIREMENTS: Degree - information technology or business or related field Certified ScrumMasterx (CSM) optional Exceptional people skills Comfortable working with a diverse group of people and serve as arbitrator when conflicts arise Understanding of financial controls needed in project management and consulting work Practical understanding of how to scope and estimate work Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in Project Management and/or serving as Scrum Master acManagement of more than one significant project at a time Prior experience as a Business Analyst and/or Tester helpful, not required Practical use of quality management tools and techniquesKforce 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.