Jobility Talent Solutions · 18 hours ago
Senior Scrum Master, Finance Technology & AI Projects
New York, United States
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJobility Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Scrum Master to lead agile teams focused on innovative technology solutions in the finance sector, particularly in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. This role is crucial for ensuring effective project delivery, optimizing team performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
NISHANT SAURABH
Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple 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
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize team efficiency and delivery outcomes, leveraging data and KPIs to optimize existing capabilities and innovate for the future
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
Qualification
Required
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
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 a 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
Preferred
Previous experience in the Banking/Finance sector is highly preferred
Domain knowledge in financial technology and AI applications
Certifications (Preferred): Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is also a plus
Company
Jobility Talent Solutions
Jobility Talent Solutions is a Software Development and Consulting Services company that has been providing services since 1998.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ravinder Sonia Cheema
Co-Founder
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