Agile Scrum Master

MSP•Jersey City, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Genesis10 is seeking an Agile Scrum Master for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution in Jersey City, NJ. This role is responsible for performing Scrum Master duties, planning, and coordinating the execution of large program deliverables that require engagement across multiple organizations. The successful candidate will ensure delivery meets the client's expectations in terms of target outcomes, timeline, and cost, and will facilitate sync points between business and technology leaders.

Requirements

Proven experience as an Agile Scrum Master
Experience with Change Management

Nice To Haves

Leadership qualities to lead by serving the team and facilitating their self-organization
Effective and transparent communication skills
Empathy to understand and support the team's challenges
Strong problem-solving skills to manage impediments and conflicts
Adaptability to adjust to the evolving needs of the team and the project
Excellent facilitation skills for meetings and scrum ceremonies
Ability to coach and mentor team members in Agile and Scrum principles
Effective time management to keep the team on schedule and meet sprint goals

Responsibilities

Facilitate daily standups and other Agile ceremonies as needed
Protect the team from over-committing and scope creep during iteration/sprint planning meetings
Aid in estimation and sub-task creation
Participate in sprint reviews and capture feedback
Conduct retrospectives to identify areas for improvement and create action items for future sprints
Serve as the administrator of the scrum board (e.g., Jira), ensuring cards are up to date
Meet individually with team members and stakeholders as needed to resolve disagreements about process and work styles
Consult with team members and internal stakeholders on how best to work with the scrum team
Provide regular analysis of burndown charts and other portfolio planning tools
Aid the team by eliminating external blockers and managing internal roadblocks through process or workflow improvements

Benefits

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)