IT Project Manager Scrum Master

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CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States.

we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.

We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.

If you are a partner company, please submit resumes with contact information of your own W2 Consultants only. Submitted consultants are expected to have excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple cross-functional agile teams as a Scrum Master, ensuring adherence to agile methodologies and practices.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to promote transparency, inspection, and adaptation.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and team members to define project scope, goals, and deliverables for finance technology and AI projects.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Proactively identify and elevate issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Coach and mentor team members on agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of self-organization, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize team efficiency and delivery outcomes, leveraging data and KPIs to optimize existing capabilities and innovate for the future.
• Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to ensure focus on sprint goals.
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a well-groomed and prioritized product backlog.
• Ensure the team works collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality products.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management, providing high-quality status reports.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and transparency within the team and across stakeholders.
• Track team progress and performance metrics, leveraging AI tools to support requirements elicitation, user story creation, and refinement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5-9 years of experience in a Scrum Master role, preferably within a technology team.
• Proven experience as a Senior Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager in a software development or technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and experience in agile transformation.
• Experience specifically managing IT delivery in medium-to-large complex environments, particularly within the Banking/Finance sector.
• Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), Azure, AWS) and exposure to Big Data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow) is a distinct advantage (conceptual understanding required, not coding).
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.

Skills

• Technical Skills:Expertise in Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and experience with project management tools. Basic understanding of SQL queries and database structures is a plus. Strong knowledge of AI environments and data.
• Leadership & Facilitation:Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills. Ability to lead and influence teams in a dynamic environment.
• Communication:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex problems and articulate strategy to stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving:Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills to address challenges and optimize project outcomes.
• Coaching & Mentoring:Proven ability to coach and mentor team members on agile principles and practices.
• Adaptability:Adaptability and flexibility to navigate changing project requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Domain Knowledge:Previous experience in the Banking/Finance sector is highly preferred. Domain knowledge in financial technology and AI applications.
• Certifications (Preferred):Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is also a plus.