Agile Scrum Master/Kanban FlowMaster

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Agile Scrum Master/Kanban FlowMaster 745119 for Onsite Opportunity at Durham, NC
Job Role: Scrum Master/Kanban FlowMaster
Anticipated Start Date: 1-2 week

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months Contract

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [ON-SITE]

Pay Range: $58.00/HR - $61.00/HR

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description
Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master / Kanban Flow Master to join our team. This role involves coaching and advising teams and leadership on Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe practices, helping teams become self-organizing and cross-functional. The Scrum Master / Kanban Flow Master will facilitate Agile events, remove impediments, and resolve issues that are outside of the team's control. This position plays a key role in planning and executing the development and delivery of software products to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Coaching: Guide teams and leadership on Scrum/Kanban/SAFe processes, procedures, and values. Promote continuous improvement and Agile transformation strategies.

• Team Facilitation: Enable teams to achieve their Sprint goals by facilitating Scrum/Kanban events, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Impediment Removal: Proactively identify and resolve impediments, ensuring the team can focus on their work without unnecessary interruptions.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and other stakeholders to prioritize backlog items, refine epics/stories/tasks, and ensure deliverables meet business needs.

• Project Management: Manage the development and implementation of the Cúram/Java web-based software application, interfacing with various internal and external systems.

• Agile Transformation: Execute and follow Agile transformation strategies, working as a team player to foster an Agile culture that drives customer and business value.

• Data Management: Manage and analyze data to derive meaningful insights, monitor sprint progress, and provide timely status updates using tools like JIRA and JIRA Align.

Required:

• Agile Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience implementing Agile values, principles, and practices, including Kanban and Scrum.

• Tools Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Backlog Management: Experience in working with stakeholders to prioritize and groom backlog items and understanding of epics/stories/tasks.

• Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading multiple priorities/projects simultaneously without compromising quality.

• Facilitation & Communication: Excellent facilitation and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Risk Management: Strong experience using risk and business impact analysis to inform decision-making.

• Certifications: Certified Scrum Master or Kanban certification.

Preferred:

• SAFe Certification: Certified SPC or SAFe Agilist in SAFe transformation.

• DevOps Knowledge: Understanding of DevOps practices.

• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience in software development (Java, .Net/C#) and SQL in relational databases like Oracle or SQL Server.

• JIRA Align: Experience with JIRA Align and Portfolio Planning.

About BCforward
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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