Sr Scrum Master Lead :: Chicago, IL (onsite)

Job Title: Scrum Master

Location: Chicago, IL (onsite – Only Locals Required)

Duration: 6 Months contract+

Job Summary:

We are seeking experienced Scrum Master to lead and manage Community Investment and ERP (HR & Finance) software engineering delivery teams. This role requires expertise in Agile methodologies, Azure DevOps, and the ability to foster collaboration between cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of secure, high-quality solutions.

What you’ll do:

We are seeking a certified and highly skilled Senior Scrum Master to join our dynamic team to lead IT delivery teams focused on the development and delivery of digital solutions within IT Software Engineering and Delivery department. This role requires a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and a solid background in traditional project management practices.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience leading Agile teams developing custom software, preferably within the financial services industry
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and traditional project management practices coupled with an excellent understanding of all facets of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Excellent planning, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Experience working in a formal, well structured, regulated environment
• Experience with application life-cycle management (ALM) tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps
• Experience leading IT delivery teams developing web based, digital solutions leveraging DevSecOps, microservices, APIs on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform
• Experience managing the delivery of test automation solutions, on both web and mobile platforms, to ensure the delivery a high-quality work product
• High degree of personal accountability and integrity
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for Agile project management and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Solid understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban and Scaled Agile) and the ability to adapt them to team needs.
• Understanding of CI/CD tools and integrations, including automated testing and security scanning tools.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide teams in Agile best practices.
• Effective communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.