Genesis10 is currently seeking a Scrum Master for a contract position with a Major Financial Services Firm located in Charlotte, NC. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity. The Scrum Master's primary role is to deliver maximum value to the customer by facilitating daily stand-ups and supporting the team in following the Scrum delivery process. This position combines Scrum duties with traditional project management responsibilities, including scope definition, staffing, budget oversight, and risk management. The Scrum Master will also author user stories, define acceptance criteria, and may assist with testing.
Responsibilities: - Serve the team and product owner in turning requirements into the working software
- Track progress and help the team achieve their commitments
- Progress is monitored daily when problems are identified work with team to develop corrective actions
- Manage and report the status of scope, schedule, resourcing and financials
- Extract and document requirements
- Author user stories and acceptance criteria
- Ensure team members understand processes and support the team in following them
- Ensure product quality expectations are defined and known across the team
- Collaborate with the team in scheduling work, including defect remediation and refactoring, guarding against the accumulation of technical debt
- Work with technical team and product owner balancing the interests of both when issues arise
- Remove impediments allowing the team to focus on engineering tasks
- Take the lead on resolving conflicts within the team removing any roadblocks to collaboration
- Guide project team meetings including sprint pre/planning meetings, daily scrum and sprint review meetings
- Facilitate retrospective discussions and support continuous improvement efforts
- Limit the external interference the team must deal with
Qualifications: - Degree in information technology or business or related field
- Exceptional people skills; comfortable working with a diverse group of people and serve as arbitrator when conflicts arise
- Understanding of financial controls needed in project management and consulting work
- Practical understanding of how to scope and estimate work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience: - Experience in Project Management and/or serving as Scrum Master
- Management of more than one significant project at a time
- Prior experience as a Business Analyst and/or Tester helpful, not required
- Practical use of quality management tools and techniques
Desired skills: - Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Pay range: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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