Remote Scrum Master

Kforce • Tampa, FL

38d • Remote

About The Position

The Scrum Master/Project Manager plays a key role in guiding software development teams within the IT department. This position ensures that IT delivery principles are followed, fosters an environment of collaboration and accountability, and helps the team deliver high-quality software solutions efficiently and iteratively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II) certification desired
• 3-6 years of experience in IT project or product development environments, with at least 2 years as a Scrum Master
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives or other ceremonies defined within the program
• Coach and mentor team members on agile best practices to strengthen team maturity
• Remove impediments or blockers to keep sprints on track
• Support the Product Owner in refining and maintaining a prioritized product backlog
• Track and report on sprint progress using metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and team capacity
• Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and actionable insights
• Coordinate with other Scrum Masters/Project Managers, architects, and project managers to manage cross-team dependencies
• Ensure transparency and effective communication across technical and business stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees