Scrum Master

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support multiple projects and initiatives across teams within Wealth Management Technology and within the Banking Technology portfolio area group. This role requires a Scrum Master with strong Agile delivery expertise and a solid technical application development background, capable of operating effectively within complex, enterprise technology environments.

Pay range: $70-80/hour

This candidate will work closely with critical stakeholders to successfully steer technology initiatives toward desired outcomes, supporting Banking and Wealth Management platforms. The role involves a close partnership with core application development teams and supporting functions, driving efficient planning, execution, and continuous improvement. A strong understanding of software delivery, technical dependencies, and Agile team dynamics is required to enable informed decision-making across the team.

The position offers a mix of business and technical responsibilities and requires excellent interpersonal skills, strong team orientation, and the ability to deliver clear verbal and written communication. This team collaborates extensively with IT partners across the client’s Wealth Management locations, and the role demands a strong work ethic and hands-on, active participation.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in program and project management within technology organizations, with demonstrated ability to think tactically and strategically while coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated capabilities in successfully leading enterprise-wide programs and technology initiatives
• High degree of business acumen and technical competency, with the ability to balance and bridge technology and business needs
• Strong experience working with application development teams, including an understanding of
• SDLC, environments, technical dependencies, and delivery risks
• Management of core delivery functions including business requirements elaboration, systems and process flow analysis, and meeting critical milestones and deliverables that are time- and scope-bound
• Collaboration across the technology organization, providing sound business analysis, process leadership, and change management within a maturing Agile PDLC framework
• Hands-on Scrum Master responsibilities, including facilitation of Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement practices
• Proven ability to build, stabilize, and mature Agile squads, including establishing working agreements, delivery cadence, team norms, and effective collaboration models
• Develop and continually revise (in partnership with other teams where necessary) suitable processes and guidelines to ensure appropriate application development standards are available to guide participant teams
• 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, with clear visibility into delivery health, risks, and dependencies
• Provide transparency to Senior Management with respect to portfolio issues, risks, and recommendations or strategies for effective and efficient operations
• Conduct project or program audits to ensure standards, scope, and delivery expectations are being met
• Responsible for maintaining and growing a body of knowledge that is accessible to all team members, ensuring program and project-related information is current and easily accessible
• Communicate effectively and proactively with management, providing ideas and recommendations for optimizing business operations, resources, and fixed capacity
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and resolve scheduling, dependency, and delivery conflicts to meet deadlines
• Very strong experience working with Agile lifecycle and tracking or process management tools, such as JIRA
• Identify and analyze opportunities and make tactical and strategic recommendations to improve delivery effectiveness
• Hands-on delivery approach with a proven track record of successful project and program execution
• Plan and conduct relevant meetings with key business and technology stakeholders
• Self-motivated with strong oral and written communication skills, able to communicate clearly and concisely across technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience working on technology initiatives within the Financial Services domain
• Knowledge of Wealth Management and Banking technology platforms and related applications
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, with strong Scrum experience preferred;
  Kanban experience is a plus
• Experience supporting squad-based delivery models and cross-team coordination in scaled Agile environments
• Prior background in application development, engineering, or technical delivery roles is highly desirable

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