Agile Scrum Master Job at Genesis Corp dba Genesis10 in Jersey City

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Agile Scrum Master with our client in the financial industry located in Jersey City, NJ and Plano, TX. This is a 12 + month contract position. Responsibilities: Facilitate Scrum/Kanban level ceremonies Facilitate Program level events and processes and assist the teams in delivering value Influence leaders, teams, and stakeholders in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets Drive epic-level prioritization and sequencing decisions with key stakeholders through value vs estimation process Assess the agility level of the Program and help them improve Facilitate Agile processes and execution Provide the support needed by the Agile Delivery Teams, Product Teams, and Programs to be self-organizing and self-managing Escalate and track impediments, manage risk and dependencies, help ensure value delivery, and help drive relentless improvement Support Business, IT, and Product Management alignment on vision, roadmap, and priorities of the Program Engage and optimize the flow of value through the Project using various tools and other information radiators Establish a cadence and support cross-Project planning centered around value streams Work with Product Management, Solutions Management, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment Facilitate periodic synchronization meetings within and across Projects Assist tracking the execution of features within the Project Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks Support release management activities Provide the delivery metrics to leadership team Understand the overall architecture and challenge the development team Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MS, or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field) 10+ years of experience in Project Management and Scrum Master role for a software development team Good experience with Agile methodologies (Kanban, TDD, etc.) and toolsets (Atlassian suite, JIRA etc.) First level Scrum Master Certification (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master Certification or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) or PSM Certification(s) Ability to understand the architectural concepts Strong expertise in planning, execution and reporting Proven track record of ownership and driving projects Strong negotiation and communication skills Good experience in release management activities PMP Certification Banking domain experience Good understanding in Big Data, Modelling, Web Services, Python and ETL Pay Range: $68.38 - $76.38 Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: * Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. * The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. * Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) * Behavioral Health Platform * Medical, Dental, Vision * Health Savings Account * Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) * Voluntary Term Life Insurance * 401K * Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) * Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) * Remote opportunities available For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran