Scrum Master

Talented Scrum Master needed for our financial client in Chicago, IL You will work 3 days in the office/2 days remote. As a Scrum Masters you will facilitate daily stand-ups and supporting the team in following the Scrum delivery process. You will also handle traditional project management duties including: scope definition, staffing, communication of status to clients and partners, budget oversight and risk/issue management. The Scrum Master promotes and supports the agile process within and outside the squad. This includes:- Working with organizational resources outside the squad to help them interact effectively with the squad, remove impediments and protect them from organizational bureaucracy- Coaching the Agile squad and the product owner on the Agile process, such as writing useful user stories and managing the backlog- Fostering a collaborative culture and ensure the squad regularly celebrates success- Acting as a servant leader to the squad, they are not the “boss”- Planning for sprints and IBRs- Managing blockers, obstacles and dependencies.- Bringing together stakeholders for alignment meetings and managing ongoing relationships- Organizing training- Reporting on squad improvements- Facilitating retrospectives to improve squad dynamics- Facilitating creation and maintenance of squad artifacts such as backlog, definitions and norms etc.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- Extensive hands-on experience with JIRA on agile projects- PMP certification preferred but not mandatory- CSM certification or Agile experience ( min 3 years)