Scrum Master

Our client, a top-tier Management and Strategy consulting firm is in a need of a certified Scrum Master for one of their top tier banking clients.

  Requirements & Qualifications:
 
  • Lead and facilitate the Agile/Scrum process for application development projects, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and best practices.
  • Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and development teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Guide and coach the team on Agile values, principles, and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization.
  • Facilitate and participate in key Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Identify and remove any impediments or roadblocks that may hinder the team's progress, escalating issues when necessary to ensure timely resolution.
  • Monitor project timelines and milestones, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and high-quality project delivery.
  • Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting open communication, trust, and transparency among team members and stakeholders.
  • Provide regular project status updates, metrics, and reports to management, highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Certified Scrum Master in an Agile environment, preferably within the financial industry.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and other Agile methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management, specifically in application development projects.
  • Solid understanding of data concepts and experience working with data-focused projects.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven ability to lead and empower teams, fostering a culture of self-organization, ownership, and accountability.
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to identify and address issues in a timely manner.
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) is required.
  • Join our team and be part of a dynamic organization where you can make a significant impact on our application development projects while driving innovation and excellence in the financial industry. Apply now and help us shape the future of our organization through agile practices and project management expertise.