Scrum Master

Jobsbridge; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing IT staffing firm based in California seeks an experienced Scrum Master with 5-7 years in IT project management, specifically in financial services. Candidates should possess strong relationship management skills and be proficient with MS Office applications. A Scrum Master certification is required, and PMP certification is preferred. This role demands effective prioritization in a high-pressure environment, while collaborating closely with BA and Testing teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in a financial services or major consulting organization.
• Advanced project management expertise required.
• Experience with BA and Testing teams necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act in a formal IT project management capacity.
• Influence and manage relationships at senior levels.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or within a team.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Excellent relationship management

Proficient with MS Office applications

Ability to prioritize tasks

Agile methodologies

Education

Scrum Master certification

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Excel

MS Project

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Jobsbridge, Inc is a fast growing Silicon Valley based I.T staffing and professional services company specializing in Web, Cloud & Mobility staffing solutions.

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all.

Job Description

Minimum 5-7 years in a financial services organization or major consulting organization acting in a formal IT project management capacity.

Advanced PM expertise as well as recent Scrum Master experience. Min 1 year as active Scrum Master. Some Scrum coaching expertise.

Scrum Master certification.

Competent and proficient understanding of general technology environment (platforms, organizational structure and culture, teams involved in the successful completion of technology initiatives, etc.).

Excellent relationship management, communication, teamwork, and influence skills; ability to operate at senior levels in both written and verbal communications interacting professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

Highly versed in various development methodologies, including waterfall and agile software development lifecycle.

Self‑motivated and can work independently as well as in a team environment.

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment is crucial.

Experience working with BA and Testing teams.

Proficient with MS Office applications: Excel, MS Project, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint.

Jira or some other agile tool (e.g., Version1).

Preferred Skills

PMP certification.

Technical background in development (Python, Java, C++, .Net, SQL).

Experience working on projects in Data Modelling, SAP BO, Tableau.

Experience in accounting practices and terminology.

SharePoint experience since some projects involve C#/Sharepoint development work.