Senior Scrum Manager / Agile Project Manager
Trisian-Global Consulting LLC
New York, NYContract
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master — with strong Program/Project Management capabilities. Must have experience working with finance technology and AI projects. This is a Scrum Master + Agile Delivery PM hybrid!
6 month contract in a Hybrid Environment Must be USC or Green Card Holder.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage cross-functional agile teams as a Scrum Master, ensuring adherence to agile methodologies and practices.
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to promote transparency, inspection, and adaptation.
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and team members to define project scope, goals, and deliverables for finance technology and AI projects.
Track project milestones and deliverables, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Proactively identify and elevate issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
Coach and mentor team members on agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of self-organization, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to ensure focus on sprint goals.
Support the Product Owner in maintaining a well-groomed and prioritized product backlog.
Ensure the team works collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality products.
Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management, providing high-quality status reports.
Foster a culture of collaboration and transparency within the team and across stakeholders.
Track team progress and performance metrics, leveraging AI tools to support requirements elicitation, user story creation, and refinement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance) or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5-9 years of experience in a Scrum Master role, preferably within a technology team.
Proven experience as a Senior Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager in a software development or technology-driven environment.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and experience in agile transformation.
Experience specifically managing IT delivery in medium-to-large complex environments, particularly within the Banking/Finance sector.
Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, AWS) and exposure to Big Data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow) is a distinct advantage (conceptual understanding required, not coding).
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
Skills:
Technical Skills: Expertise in Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and experience with project management tools. Basic understanding of SQL queries and database structures is a plus. Strong knowledge of AI environments and data.
Leadership & Facilitation: Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills. Ability to lead and influence teams in a dynamic environment.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex problems and articulate strategy to stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills to address challenges and optimize project outcomes.
Coaching & Mentoring: Proven ability to coach and mentor team members on agile principles and practices.
Adaptability: Adaptability and flexibility to navigate changing project requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Certifications (Preferred): Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is also a plus.
6 month contract in a Hybrid Environment Must be USC or Green Card Holder.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage cross-functional agile teams as a Scrum Master, ensuring adherence to agile methodologies and practices.
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to promote transparency, inspection, and adaptation.
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and team members to define project scope, goals, and deliverables for finance technology and AI projects.
Track project milestones and deliverables, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Proactively identify and elevate issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
Coach and mentor team members on agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of self-organization, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to ensure focus on sprint goals.
Support the Product Owner in maintaining a well-groomed and prioritized product backlog.
Ensure the team works collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality products.
Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management, providing high-quality status reports.
Foster a culture of collaboration and transparency within the team and across stakeholders.
Track team progress and performance metrics, leveraging AI tools to support requirements elicitation, user story creation, and refinement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance) or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5-9 years of experience in a Scrum Master role, preferably within a technology team.
Proven experience as a Senior Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager in a software development or technology-driven environment.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and experience in agile transformation.
Experience specifically managing IT delivery in medium-to-large complex environments, particularly within the Banking/Finance sector.
Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, AWS) and exposure to Big Data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow) is a distinct advantage (conceptual understanding required, not coding).
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
Skills:
Technical Skills: Expertise in Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and experience with project management tools. Basic understanding of SQL queries and database structures is a plus. Strong knowledge of AI environments and data.
Leadership & Facilitation: Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills. Ability to lead and influence teams in a dynamic environment.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex problems and articulate strategy to stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills to address challenges and optimize project outcomes.
Coaching & Mentoring: Proven ability to coach and mentor team members on agile principles and practices.
Adaptability: Adaptability and flexibility to navigate changing project requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Certifications (Preferred): Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is also a plus.