Best NanoTech · 14 hours ago
Senior Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager
New York, NY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$73/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expBest NanoTech is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Scrum Master to lead their agile teams focused on developing innovative technology solutions with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and machine learning initiatives. This role is crucial for ensuring effective project delivery, optimizing team performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Neeraj Rathi
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
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
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
Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills
Ability to lead and influence teams in a dynamic environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex problems and articulate strategy to stakeholders
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills to address challenges and optimize project outcomes
Proven ability to coach and mentor team members on agile principles and practices
Adaptability and flexibility to navigate changing project requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is also a plus
Company
Best NanoTech
ABOUT BEST NANOTECH CEOs and CTOs in semiconductor, IT and energy sectors face identical challenges: engineering talent is fragmented, hard to find, harder to retain.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase