Job Description
Genesis10 is currently seeking an Agile Scrum Master with our client in the financial industry located in Plano, TX and Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract position.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and end-to-end management and delivery of defined deliverables, usually requiring engagement from multiple teams
- Communicate work objectives, coordinate delivery, manage risks, ensure compliance with standards, and provide end-to-end visibility into project health
- Ensure that execution and delivery meet client expectations in terms of functionality, quality, timeline, and cost
- Guide teams in Agile frameworks (Scrum) and ensuring adherence to Agile principles
- Coordinate and facilitate routines to support delivery - e.g., kick-offs, status reviews, stakeholder meetings, change controls, tollgates, Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint reviews), etc.
- Plan and coordinate delivery and dependencies across multiple teams
- Facilitate dependency management/risk management/impediment removal for the defined deliverables and Scrum team
- Promote/facilitate communication and collaboration across organizations and Scrum teams to support deliverable completion within the timeline
- Remove impediments to the team's progress and shield the Scrum team from distractions, ensuring a focused work environment
- Foster continuous improvement by encouraging teams to adapt and improve based on feedback from retrospectives
- Manage project financials and ensure resources are allocated effectively
- Gather/facilitate status updates for stakeholders and leadership regarding delivery, risks/issues, and schedule, ensuring transparency of team progress
- Collaborate with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is clear, prioritized, and aligned with business needs
- Coach the team in Agile practices to encourage self-organization, empower team ownership of deliverables, and promote adherence to Agile methodologies
- Ensure execution aligns with deliverable requirements by working with the sponsor/stakeholders
- Ensure deliverables comply with Enterprise Change Management standards
Requirements: - 10+ years of relevant experience with a strong mix of technology delivery and business understanding
- Experience in Agile environments and understanding of Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum)
- Ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion in both traditional and Agile settings
- Extremely strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to interact productively with team members across multiple locations and time zones
- Able to present project health and status clearly and concisely
- Able to engage with senior/executive-level management as needed
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint), Jira, and SharePoint
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to learn new tools and understand the business and existing systems
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively
- Agile tools (Jira)
- Agile Scrum Master
Desired skills: - Prior client experience in Technology Project Manager/Technology Delivery Lead roles
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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- Dice Id: gentx001
- Position Id: 25-12141
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work,