Overview
On Site
USD 51.00 - 53.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
SAP BASIS
Financial Services
Adaptability
UPS
Documentation
Recruiting
Reporting
Project Scoping
User Stories
Sprint
FOCUS
Continuous Improvement
Facilitation
Information Technology
Scrum
Management
Collaboration
Project Management
Estimating
Communication
Quality Management
Agile
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET
Job Details
Description
We are looking for an experienced Agile/Scrum Master to join our team in New York, New York, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of projects by fostering collaboration, guiding teams in Agile methodologies, and ensuring smooth execution of Scrum practices. This position offers an opportunity to work in the dynamic financial services industry, where precision and adaptability are key.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate daily stand-ups and guide teams in adhering to Scrum delivery processes.
Lead the definition and documentation of project scope, staffing plans, and communication strategies.
Monitor project progress daily, identifying issues and collaborating with the team to implement corrective actions.
Manage and report on project scope, schedules, resources, and financials to stakeholders.
Author user stories and acceptance criteria while ensuring alignment with project requirements.
Collaborate with teams to define quality expectations, schedule defect remediation, and address technical debt.
Resolve team conflicts and remove impediments to ensure smooth collaboration and task execution.
Organize and lead key Agile meetings, including sprint planning, daily Scrum, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Limit external interruptions and distractions to maintain team focus on engineering tasks.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by facilitating retrospective discussions and implementing actionable feedback.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Project Manager, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mediate conflicts and foster effective collaboration.
Understanding of financial controls and best practices in project management.
Practical knowledge of work scoping and estimation techniques.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with quality management tools and Agile methodologies.
Certified ScrumMaster certification is preferred but not required.
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 an experienced Agile/Scrum Master to join our team in New York, New York, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of projects by fostering collaboration, guiding teams in Agile methodologies, and ensuring smooth execution of Scrum practices. This position offers an opportunity to work in the dynamic financial services industry, where precision and adaptability are key.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate daily stand-ups and guide teams in adhering to Scrum delivery processes.
Lead the definition and documentation of project scope, staffing plans, and communication strategies.
Monitor project progress daily, identifying issues and collaborating with the team to implement corrective actions.
Manage and report on project scope, schedules, resources, and financials to stakeholders.
Author user stories and acceptance criteria while ensuring alignment with project requirements.
Collaborate with teams to define quality expectations, schedule defect remediation, and address technical debt.
Resolve team conflicts and remove impediments to ensure smooth collaboration and task execution.
Organize and lead key Agile meetings, including sprint planning, daily Scrum, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Limit external interruptions and distractions to maintain team focus on engineering tasks.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by facilitating retrospective discussions and implementing actionable feedback.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Project Manager, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mediate conflicts and foster effective collaboration.
Understanding of financial controls and best practices in project management.
Practical knowledge of work scoping and estimation techniques.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with quality management tools and Agile methodologies.
Certified ScrumMaster certification is preferred but not required.
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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