Agile Scrum Master

Company: Genesis10
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Agile Scrum Master with our client in the financial industry in their Charlotte, NC location. This is a 12 month + contract position.Description:* Responsible for leading the Agile team and applying Scrum to achieve business value* Facilitate Scrum routines and corresponding with management as needed* Work with the Agile team to remove impediments* Managing the Agile Tool for tracking work (JIRA or Rally)* Manage governance routines* Integrate with the project, technology, and business partners to manage the projects and be proactive in gathering status updates from partners, while minimizing the impact* Execute on Enterprise Change Management requirements * Facilitate communication, influence, and negotiate both vertically and horizontally to obtain agreement between partners* Ability to lead and influence the team in adopting the Agile principles* Ability to ensure the correct use of the Scrum process* Ability to foster strong collaboration among team members and help the team solve problems* Acts as a single point of contact for all things around the project* Manages timelines and communicates project status* Builds positive relationships with stakeholders* Holds all accountable for their roles* Uses the right questions to uncover the root cause of business challenges, identify opportunities, and make recommendations* Participates in, documents, and understands strategy, business goals/objectives, and plans* Documents and communicates status to milestones, plan, and strategy* Escalates risks and issues even if team disagrees* Serve as a liaison between the product owners and development team to ensure that all targets and requirements are met* Facilitating productivity by removing impediments team will encounter, mediating through conflicts, helping the team to make decisions, and adhering to continuous improvement principles* Coordinating across other agile teams for complex projects* Leveraging data to measuring and monitoring progress (Burndown charts, etc.)* Helping teams adhere to the Definition of Done* Facilitate the team's self-organization and growth* Encourage discussion, conflict resolution, alternatives or different approaches* Help mitigate distractions and increase the team's focus* Review and confirm the appropriate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals are assigned* Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders* Build, develop, and grow any partner relationships vital to the success of the project* Ability to build relationships across the enterprise with Lines of Businesses, Technology, and Business where relevant* Takes ownership of daily issues and escalations and brings issues to resolution* Facilitate communication and improve transparency, remove impediments the team will encounter* Encourage discussion, conflict resolution, alternatives or different approaches* Help mitigate distractions and increase the team's focus* Be an active part of the Scrum Master community within the company and participate in continuous improvement within this discipline* Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis* Ability to manage complex project(s) simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracyRequirements:* 3 to 5 years of Project Management and Scrum Master Experience * Scrum Master Certification is preferred * Experience with Scrum Master, Agile, Jira* Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality or timelines* Excellent communication, influencing, and facilitation skills* High level of credibility with executives and business partners; demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and drive to results* Able to work independently with limited supervision* Understanding of Scaled Agile and Lean Practices* Able to work as a W2 employee of Genesis10 (no Corp-to-Corp)Desired Skills:* A high-level understanding of client Enterprise Change Standards is a plus* IT experience* Jira is highly preferred* Domain Knowledge in GT&O* Existing experience with the client's Change Management Framework, Change Scape, PPRT, OneNote, SharePoint, and FileNet are desired but not required* Experience in working in large global complex matrix organizations* Excellent communication and collaboration skills analytical and presentation skills* Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable presentations/reports and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clientsIf you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!About Genesis10:Genesis10 is a leading U.S. business and technology consulting firm with hundreds of clients needing proven talent and solutions to power their strategic initiatives. If you are a high performing business or IT professional with solid, referenced experience, we want to meet you. Genesis10 recruiters and delivery professionals are highly accomplished career advocates, who get to know you beyond your resume to position you with the opportunities that fit your skills, experience and aspirations. We have benefit options to fit your needs and a support staff that works with you from placement throughout your engagement - project after project. To learn more about Genesis10 and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at www.genesis10.com. "Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V"

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