Scrum Master (Remote)

An established financial services organization is seeking a Scrum Master to support a high-visibility remote initiative. This role will lead Agile delivery efforts, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and help drive effective sprint execution across cross-functional teams.

About the Opportunity:

  • Schedule: Monday to Friday

  • Hours: 8am to 4:30pm (EST)

  • Setting: Remote

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

  • Coach the team on Scrum practices and Agile principles to support consistent delivery

  • Identify, troubleshoot, and remove impediments that affect productivity and sprint progress

  • Partner with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to prioritize work and achieve project milestones

  • Track sprint progress, team metrics, and work items using Azure DevOps and ServiceNow

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master in Agile environments

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience

  • Experience using Azure DevOps for Agile planning and sprint management

  • Experience working with ServiceNow

  • Strong understanding of Scrum methodologies and Agile frameworks

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Proven ability to facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams

Desired Skills:

  • Certified Scrum Master or Professional Scrum Master certification

  • Experience supporting CMDB, ITSM, or enterprise technology initiatives

  • Experience working within large enterprise or financial services environments

  • Knowledge of Agile metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement practices

  • Experience coaching Agile teams and mentoring team members

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment


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Skills:
Agile Programming Methodologies, Certified ScrumMaster, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Establish Priorities, Financial Services, IT Service Management (ITSM), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Productivity Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, ServiceNow, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Standup Meetings, Team Player


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Company Size:
100 to 499 employees


Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies


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