What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agile Scrum Master position at BC Forward?
Job Title: Agile Scrum Master
Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: Contract - 5 months
Pay Range: $73.87/hr (W2)
Job ID: 373151
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile delivery, enterprise change and release management, and a proven ability to optimize team flow, remove impediments, and drive measurable outcomes.
Key Details:
- Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week. Onsite day 1.
- Target start: June/July.
- Interviews: 1-2 video rounds.
- Glider ID verification required.
- Max 3 submissions per vendor.
Position Summary:
Responsible for optimizing the flow of stories and the value delivered by one or more Scrum teams. Coordinates and facilitates Scrum ceremonies, manages dependencies, provides visibility into delivery and release plans, and enables continuous improvement. Ensures rapid impediment resolution, adherence to agreed processes, and healthy collaboration between the Product Owner and the development team.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure team adherence to Agile principles and practices.
- Manage team dependencies, risks, and cross-team impediment removal.
- Provide visibility into delivery and release plans for stakeholders and project leadership.
- Create and manage CRQs in Remedy and meet MRA2 requirements.
- Use Jira to track and communicate team velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint/release progress.
- Promote communication and collaboration to support value delivery and Sprint commitments.
- Submit weekly and monthly status reports to stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 3 years working in an Agile environment.
- 3-5 years of experience supporting technology projects.
- Deep knowledge of Bank of America Enterprise Change Management and Release Management processes.
- Ability to adapt to change and identify efficiency opportunities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proactive problem solver with a positive attitude.
- Working knowledge of Remedy, Jira, and Confluence.
- Proficiency with Excel and Word.
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to enable high-performing teams through collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Experience measuring and reviewing delivery, maturity, and performance metrics with teams.
- Experience creating transparency and driving commitment at the project level.
- Hands-on Scrum Master support for PI Planning and backlog creation.
- Prior Bank of America enterprise experience.
- Working knowledge of database systems; SQL exposure a plus.
- Experience partnering with Product Owners or Product Managers.
Submission Notes:
- On resume: include current location or relocation plan, availability or start date, and cooling-off details if applicable.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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