Scrum Master

Local candidates onlyOur client is looking for a Talented Scrum Master for a 12+ month contract position in Alpharetta, GA (3 days in the office). • The Scrum Master promotes and supports the agile process within and outside the squad. This includes:o Work with organizational resources outside the squad to help them interact effectively with the squad, remove impediments and protect them from organizational bureaucracy• The Scrum Master coaches the Agile squad and the product owner on the Agile process, such as writing useful user stories and managing the backlog• They foster a collaborative culture and ensure the squad regularly celebrates success• The scrum master acts as a servant leader to the squad, they are not the “boss”• For a newly formed squad the scrum master role may be a full time activity. As the squad matures the scrum master can start to contribute some time to squad deliveries• Manage blockers, obstacles and dependencies.• Bring together stakeholders for alignment meeting• Organize training• Report on squad improvements• Facilitate retrospective to improve squad dynamics• Facilitate creation and maintenance of squad artefacts such as backlog, definitions and norms etc. Projects:• Projects in support of or directly related to client's Acquisition• Institutional Wealth Mgt projects in the digital technology space Mandatory Qualifications:• Good understanding of software development lifecycle, waterfall and agile development principles• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a financial institution, technology firm or project management department of a mid to large size corporation• Background and knowledge of banking and/or digital products• Extraordinary judgment and composure in high-pressure situations• Excellent communication skills.• Meticulous attention to detail• Proficient in Microsoft tools: Excel, Visio, MS Projects, PowerPoint• Experience with JIRA on agile projects required• PMP certification preferred but not mandatory• Experience with Mobile App teams (native or hybrid) preferred but not mandatory• CSM certification or Agile experience ( min 2 years) a plus