Job Title: Scrum Master/Project Manager Banking & Finance
Location: Jacksonville FL / Charlotte NC
60 percent Scrum Master
40 percent Project Manager
Longterm Contract
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master / Project Manager with a strong background in Banking & Finance to lead Agile teams and ensure the successful delivery of projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Agile methodologies project management stakeholder communication and risk management along with domain knowledge in banking and financial services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Standups Sprint Planning Retrospectives etc.) and ensure adherence to Scrum principles.
- Work closely with crossfunctional teams to drive project delivery within scope timeline and budget.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders product owners and development teams to define project goals and priorities.
- Identify manage and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements in banking and finance projects.
- Monitor and track project progress using Agile tools (JIRA Confluence etc.).
- Implement best practices for continuous improvement and Agile maturity.
- Communicate project updates roadmaps and reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Business Administration Finance or a related field.
- Certifications (Preferred): Certified Scrum Master (CSM) PMP SAFe Agile PMIACP.
- Experience: Proven experience (810) as a Scrum Master Project Manager or Agile Coach in Banking & Finance projects.
- Technical Skills: Experience with Agile tools (JIRA Confluence Rally etc.) Microsoft Project and other project management tools.
- Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of banking products financial services regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Soft Skills: Excellent leadership communication problemsolving and stakeholder management skills.