Agile Scrum Master

Position Description A dynamic and technologically advanced team is looking for an experienced Agile Scrum Master. The ideal candidate embodies the core values being client focused, lead with excellence, do the right thing, and team oriented. The candidate brings knowledge of Agile principles and ceremonies, experiences in collaboration across complex organizations, removing impediments, and ensuring team progress towards their missions and deliverables. Responsibilities & skills Required:

Experienced in a large complex financial organization or major consulting organization acting in as Scrum Master and project management capacity.

Highly versed in Agile Scrum and Kanban methodologies.

Technical background in integration, development, testing, and/or infrastructure. Ability to understand and implement front-to-back solutions.

Excellent relationship management, communication, teamwork, and influence skills; ability to operate at senior levels in both written and verbal communications.

Ability to develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents; including identifying and managing project dependencies and critical path.? Experience estimating resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

Ability to proactively manage change in project scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plans.

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.? Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.? Strong familiarity with Agile project management software/tools (e.g., JIRA, etc.).

Proficient with MS Office applications: Excel, MS Project, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint.? Demonstrated capabilities in successfully leading enterprise wide programs and projects. High degree of business acumen and technical competency; ability to balance and bridge technology and business needs; project and program management Management of core functions including business requirements elaboration, systems and process flow analysis, meeting critical milestones and deliverables that are time and scope bound.

Collaboration across technology organization, providing sound business analysis, process and change leadership within a maturing, Agile PDLC framework. Provide thought leadership and recommendations to management based on best practices and experience working in a global and diverse environment. Build program and project status reporting aligned with enterprise project portfolios. Provide transparency to Senior Management with respect to Portfolio issues, risks and recommend/implement strategies for effective and efficient operations.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to resolve scheduling and other conflicts in order to meet all deadlines. Experience in working with agile lifecycle and/or tracking and process management tools, e.g. JIRA Identify and analyze opportunities and make tactical/strategic recommendations Deep skills in program management tools, including Microsoft Project, Access, Word, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint. Plan and conduct relevant meetings with key stakeholders. Responsibilities & skills

Required:

Experience in working on Technology projects related to Financial Services domain. Knowledge of Wealth Management, Banking technology & related applications Familiarity with Agile scrum methodology preferred. Kanban is also a plus.

Rate range - $70-$75