Location: - Alpharetta, GA ( Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Duration: Long Term
Rate: DOE
Responsibilities & Required Skills
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, along with strong project management experience and a proven track record of successful delivery in the Financial Services domain.
Act as a change agent, fostering collaboration and driving teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Strong experience working in Agile environments with a solid understanding of Agile practices and principles.
Proficient in facilitating Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to ensure solution-focused discussions.
Experience in helping Agile teams establish and adhere to best practices and norms.
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members to resolve challenges and remove roadblocks.
Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset, identifying innovative ways to enhance team performance.
Ability to influence without authority and drive outcomes across teams.
Strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, communication, and breaking down silos.
Work closely within squads to drive performance using Agile values, practices, and processes.
Partner with the Product Owner to manage the backlog and support sprint execution.
Monitor team performance using metrics dashboards, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Provide transparency to stakeholders (e.g., Fleet Delivery Lead) regarding risks, blockers, and impediments, and recommend solutions.
Conduct Agile maturity assessments to ensure adherence to best practices.
Collaborate with Product Owners on quarterly planning (IBR) aligned with business objectives and roadmaps.
Participate in all key Agile ceremonies, including Scrum of Scrums, IBR Planning, check-ins, and demos.
Act as a coach and mentor to continuously improve squad performance.
Ensure completion of Agile training and maintain accurate team rosters.
Maintain JIRA hygiene, dashboards, and reporting to drive data-informed decisions.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and resolve impediments to meet deadlines.
Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and change management tools (e.g., Remedy).
Follow release and change management processes, including creating and managing change requests.
Monitor deployments during releases and ensure smooth execution.
Identify opportunities and provide tactical and strategic recommendations.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint.
Hands-on project management approach with a proven record of successful project execution.
Plan and conduct meetings with key stakeholders effectively.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
Desired Skills
Experience working on technology projects within the Financial Services domain.
Knowledge of Wealth Management, Analytics, and Data platforms.
Strong expertise in Scrum principles and Agile methodologies.
