Scrum Master, Finance Technology & AI Projects

Vertex Solutions Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company based in New York is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead agile teams in developing innovative financial technology solutions with a focus on AI and machine learning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Scrum Master, demonstrating leadership in agile methodologies. Responsibilities include managing project milestones, facilitating scrum ceremonies, and coaching team members. This position requires a bachelor's degree and proficiency in tools like Jira and Confluence, with competitive compensation and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-9 years of experience in a Scrum Master role, preferably within a technology team.
• Proven experience as a Senior Scrum Master in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple cross-functional agile teams as a Scrum Master.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies to promote transparency and adaptation.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define project scope and goals.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum framework

Project management tools

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior Scrum Master, Finance Technology and AI Projects

3 days a week on site, NYC (midtown)

Seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Scrum Master to lead our agile teams focused on developing innovative technology solutions within the finance sector, with a particular emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple cross-functional agile teams as a Scrum Master, ensuring adherence to agile methodologies and practices.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to promote transparency, inspection, and adaptation.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and team members to define project scope, goals, and deliverables for finance technology and AI projects.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Proactively identify and elevate issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Coach and mentor team members on agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of self-organization, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize team efficiency and delivery outcomes, leveraging data and KPIs to optimize existing capabilities and innovate for the future.
• Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to ensure focus on sprint goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5-9 years of experience in a Scrum Master role, preferably within a technology team.
• Proven experience as a Senior Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager in a software development or technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and experience in agile transformation.
• Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, AWS) and exposure to Big Data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow) is a distinct advantage (conceptual understanding required, not coding).
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.

Skills:

• Technical Skills: Expertise in Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and experience with project management tools. Basic understanding of SQL queries and database structures is a plus. Strong knowledge of AI environments and data.
• Leadership & Facilitation: Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills. Ability to lead and influence teams in a dynamic environment.
• Certifications (Preferred): Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is also a plus.

Vertex Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.