Senior IT Scrum Master

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 65,918 - 93,883; Full time

Job summary

A digital transformation firm is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager/Scrum Master to lead multiple Agile initiatives in the Banking and Financial Services domain. The role entails managing IT projects, facilitating Scrum practices, and ensuring timely project execution through effective collaboration with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in IT project management and Agile environments along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 12–16 years of overall experience including IT Project Management.
• 3+ years in Agile/Scrum environments.
• 2+ years of hands-on Scrum Master experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IT projects using standard project management methodologies.
• Serve as Scrum Master and facilitate Agile ceremonies.
• Create and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables.

Skills

IT Project Management Experience

Agile/Scrum Experience

Scrum Master Experience

Leadership Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Jira

VSTS

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite/Hybrid – as per client policy)

Job Type: Contract – 6 Months

Working Hours: 8 Hours/Day | 40 Hours/Week

Experience Required: 12 – 16 Years

Compensation: USD 58/hour (Contractor Pay Out)

Job Overview

The IT Project Manager / Scrum Master will lead multiple Agile initiatives within the Banking and Financial Services domain. This role focuses on delivering high-quality IT projects, facilitating Scrum practices, tracking performance metrics, managing risks, and ensuring timely execution through strong stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IT projects using standard project management methodologies.
• Serve as Scrum Master and facilitate Agile ceremonies (Standups, Planning, Grooming, Demos, Retrospectives).
• Create and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Track risks, issues, dependencies, and upscale when needed.
• Define and report key project metrics and status updates.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and high-performing team environment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and other Scrum Masters.
• Prepare tailored project status reports for teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Maintain workflow diagrams, system documentation, and process flows.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement best practices.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT Project Management experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• 2+ years of hands-on Scrum Master experience.
• Experience with tools like Jira, VSTS, ALM, or VersionOne.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong planning, scope management, and execution skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and similar tools.
• Experience with Agile collaboration platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• Advanced training or certification in the application domain.
• Experience with commercial banking platforms.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.