Project Manager / Scrum Master (7264-1) New York, NY

ESR Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Information Technology is seeking a Project Manager / Scrum Master in New York. The role requires extensive experience in managing projects within Financial Institutions, particularly in Capital Markets, along with expertise in Agile practices and tools like JIRA. The ideal candidate will lead teams, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as PM or SM in IT, over 5 years in Financial Institutions.
• Expert in writing user stories with acceptance criteria in JIRA.
• Hands-on knowledge of ETL and data warehouse concepts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sprints and Scrum ceremonies.
• Coach teams in Agile frameworks.
• Manage project scope and timeline.

Skills

Project Management

Scrum Master

Agile Practices

Data Analysis

ETL

Financial Risk Knowledge

JIRA

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JIRA

Excel

Confluence

Job description

Project Manager / Scrum Master (7264-1) New York, NY

Project Manager, Scrum Master, Capital Maket, Financial Institutions, JIRA, ETL, Data Warehouse, Data Analysis

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Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 7 Years Education level: Bachelor’s degree Job function: Information Technology Industry: Information Technology and Services Pay rate : View hourly payrate Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa sponsorship eligibility: No
Job Description

10+ years of experience as a PM or SM in IT with more than 5 years in Financial Institutions (Capital Markets projects, NOT Retail or Banking side). Hands on Knowledge of Market Risk concepts and processes. Knowledge of Financial and Derivatives related Risk concepts – Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk etc.

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

10+ years of experience as a PM or SM in IT with more than 5 years in Financial Institutions (Capital Markets projects, NOT Retail or Banking side)
Expertise in writing user stories with good acceptance criteria in JIRA
Good understanding of ETL and Data warehouse concepts with some hands-on experience with data analysis
Expert in managing JIRA boards, Dashboards, Confluence pages, Excel reporting, and creating and tracking KPIs
Good communication and presentation skills
Highly Preferred: Hands on Knowledge of Market Risk concepts and processes
Secondary Preference: Knowledge of Financial and Derivatives related Risk concepts – Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk etc.
Roles & Responsibilities:

Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups.
Coach team members in Agile frameworks.
Serve as the Scrum Master for one or more agile teams, ensuring agile practices are followed and understood.
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.
Assist in tracking and removing impediments, fostering an environment for high team performance and continuous improvement.
Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
Manage project scope and timeline.
Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
Help teams implement changes effectively
Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint.
Work with development team on continuous improvement.
Assist with the planning, tracking, documentation, and status updates for the ongoing projects.
Collaborate with other project managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Additional Notes:

Please submit the candidate's resume in PDF format.
Please note that TCS does not consider former full-time employees (FTEs) for rehire. Additionally, individuals who have previously worked at TCS as contractors must observe a minimum waiting period of six months before being eligible for re-engagement.
MUST HAVE:

10+ years of experience as a PM or SM in IT with more than 5 years in Financial Institutions (Capital Markets projects, NOT Retail or Banking side)
Expertise in writing user stories with good acceptance criteria in JIRA
Good understanding of ETL and Data warehouse concepts with some hands-on experience with data analysis
Expert in managing JIRA boards, Dashboards, Confluence pages, Excel reporting, and creating and tracking KPIs