Scrum Master - (Banking)

Title: Scrum Master
Term: 6-month contract to hire

Job Description:
The right individual will lead multiple high-priority technical projects within the Finance and Regulatory Reporting space and will take projects from original concept through final implementation with Agile methodologies. They will interface with all areas affected by the project, including end users and vendors, and ensure adherence to quality standards and project deliverables.

• Works with business leader to define backlog, sprint priority; manages project scope, scope changes, objectives, requirements, deliverables, and value proposition that support the diverse business goals and interests of multiple stakeholders
• Lead cross functional team members towards common outcomes and execution
• Participate in PI planning, capacity planning and team sizing to meet stakeholder objectives
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze & solve complex problems; takes initiative to facilitate planning and execute as assigned; Ensures the tracking and reporting of daily activities; meets project budget, schedule, scope & risk targets.
• Foster and encourage open & honest feedback; and learn from feedback (setbacks, mistakes) to drive improvement.
• Identify and assess risks & issues and proactively mitigate and resolve issues
• Performs impact analysis and prioritization

Must Have:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Scrum Master Certification
• 3 years of Scrum Master delivery experience
• Experience leading multiple Agile teams
• Demonstrate solid leadership competencies; organized, servant leader and facilitator
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze & solve complex problems
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Facilitates and encourages open & honest discussions that build healthy team culture, trust and respect
• Passionate about learning and self-improvement
• Effectively communicates with others by tailoring approach based on context and emotions of others
• Experience with Technology Implementations

Nice to Have:
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent experience
• Knowledge / experience in the financial services industry a plus
• Experience working with or managing Finance and Reg Reporting systems and applications
• Experience working with Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.