Overview
On Site
USD 110,000.00 - 130,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Financial Services
Continuous Improvement
Project Delivery
Release Management
INSPECT
Workflow
Dashboard
Reporting
Workflow Optimization
Kanban
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
JIRA
Project Management
Apache Velocity
Forecasting
Scrum
Agile
Management
Decision-making
Cloud Computing
Software Development
Collaboration
Communication
Coaching
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET
Job Details
Description
We are looking for a skilled Scrum Master to join our team in Chicago, Illinois, within the financial services industry. In this role, you will guide Agile teams to achieve their objectives while fostering collaboration and ensuring transparency across projects. Your expertise will be crucial in driving value delivery and supporting continuous improvement within the organization.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate team collaboration and provide visibility into project delivery targets, commitments, and progress to enhance transparency.
Coach and partner with teams to optimize project outcomes, prioritize work, and achieve key milestones.
Identify dependencies across teams, manage risks, and remove impediments by leveraging formal and informal channels.
Lead release planning activities, including PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt sessions, and Scrum of Scrums, while ensuring accurate reporting of team metrics and progress.
Maintain oversight of team backlog items in Azure DevOps, ensuring alignment, timely updates, and completion to maximize transparency.
Manage and optimize workflows using tools such as Kanban, dashboards, and Measure & Grow metrics to enhance value delivery.
Track and report cross-team dependencies, progress, and challenges to ensure alignment and timely adjustments.
Collaborate with systems teams to ensure Agile tools are effectively supporting transparency and workflow optimization.
Requirements
Proven experience in Agile development practices, including Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
Proficiency with tools such as Azure DevOps, Atlassian Jira, and other project management platforms.
Strong knowledge of Agile metrics, including burndown charts, velocity forecasting, and Measure & Grow.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or equivalent Agile credentials.
Ability to identify and resolve impediments while managing cross-team dependencies.
Skilled in using data-driven approaches to facilitate decision-making and improve team performance.
Familiarity with cloud technologies and software development processes.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and coaching skills.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
We are looking for a skilled Scrum Master to join our team in Chicago, Illinois, within the financial services industry. In this role, you will guide Agile teams to achieve their objectives while fostering collaboration and ensuring transparency across projects. Your expertise will be crucial in driving value delivery and supporting continuous improvement within the organization.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate team collaboration and provide visibility into project delivery targets, commitments, and progress to enhance transparency.
Coach and partner with teams to optimize project outcomes, prioritize work, and achieve key milestones.
Identify dependencies across teams, manage risks, and remove impediments by leveraging formal and informal channels.
Lead release planning activities, including PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt sessions, and Scrum of Scrums, while ensuring accurate reporting of team metrics and progress.
Maintain oversight of team backlog items in Azure DevOps, ensuring alignment, timely updates, and completion to maximize transparency.
Manage and optimize workflows using tools such as Kanban, dashboards, and Measure & Grow metrics to enhance value delivery.
Track and report cross-team dependencies, progress, and challenges to ensure alignment and timely adjustments.
Collaborate with systems teams to ensure Agile tools are effectively supporting transparency and workflow optimization.
Requirements
Proven experience in Agile development practices, including Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
Proficiency with tools such as Azure DevOps, Atlassian Jira, and other project management platforms.
Strong knowledge of Agile metrics, including burndown charts, velocity forecasting, and Measure & Grow.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or equivalent Agile credentials.
Ability to identify and resolve impediments while managing cross-team dependencies.
Skilled in using data-driven approaches to facilitate decision-making and improve team performance.
Familiarity with cloud technologies and software development processes.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and coaching skills.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
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