What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Agile Scrum Master position at BC Forward?
Job Title: Agile Scrum Master
Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Pay Range: $73.93/hr (W2)
Job ID: 373434
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, Jira, and enterprise governance and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver business value, remove impediments, and improve flow.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Agile teams and ensure adherence to Scrum practices and principles.
- Plan and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Use Jira to manage backlogs, track work, and report progress.
- Create, maintain, and execute project plans across multiple concurrent efforts.
- Manage governance routines, including daily and weekly checkpoints, tollgates, PI preparation, and repository documentation updates.
- Execute Enterprise Change Management requirements and align to BAC Enterprise Change Standards, including change controls, risks, and approvals.
- Identify and remove team impediments quickly to maintain delivery momentum.
- Facilitate cross-functional communication and negotiate with stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Integrate with project, technology, and business partners to gather status with minimal disruption and provide clear weekly updates using standard templates.
- Synthesize complex data into actionable reports and presentations, translating technical details for non-technical audiences.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5 years of Agile experience, including hands-on Scrum Master experience.
- Project management experience beyond Scrum facilitation, with the ability to manage complex projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Jira for backlog management, tracking, and reporting.
- Experience in Release Management and Program Increment (PI) preparation.
- Understanding of Enterprise Change Management and BAC Enterprise Change Standards, including change controls and approvals.
- Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills with stakeholder influence and negotiation capability at executive and partner levels.
- Experience establishing governance documentation such as playbooks, RACI matrices, and checkpoints.
- Scrum Master Certification such as CSM or PSM.
Preferred Skills:
- Broader exposure to Agile frameworks, including Kanban and XP practices.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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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Salary : $73 - $74