Genesis10 is currently seeking an Agile Scrum Master with our client in the financial industry located in Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12 + month contract position.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivery of defined deliverables which usually requires engagement from multiple teams such as a project or smaller program
Communicate the work objectives, coordinate delivery, manage risks, ensure compliance to standards, and provide end-to-end visibility into the health of the deliverables
Ensure execution and delivery meets the client's expectations in terms of the functionality, quality, timeline, and cost
Coordinate and facilitate routines to support delivery - e.g. kick-offs, status reviews, stakeholder meetings, change controls, tollgates, etc.
Plan and coordinate delivery and dependencies with across multiple teams
Facilitate dependency management/risk management/impediment removal for the defined deliverables
Promote/facilitate communication and collaboration across organizations to support the deliverable completion and timeline
Gather/facilitate status updates for the deliverables to stakeholders and leadership pertaining to delivery, risks/issues, and schedule
Ensure that execution is aligned with deliverable requirements by working with the sponsor/stakeholders
Ensure deliverables comply with Enterprise Change Management standards
Support resource planning for delivery/execution
Individual Contributor
Responsible for programs/projects specific to initiatives that have significant impact
Responsible for driving, tracking, and planning execution activities with scope of their programs
Responsible for ensuring plans exist and are executed in support of the organization's strategic goals and key priorities
Drive delivery of the committed deliverables and achievement of the success metrics/TBOs
Adhere to Enterprise Change standards for Program and Project Management (Program deliverables, tollgates, PPRT System of Record updates, change controls, Permit to Build requirements and more)
Provide guidance and coaching to execution project managers within programs to ensure timely process metrics is tracked / reported
Provide senior leader program updates in both written and verbal formats
Manage program budget including monthly forecasting, variance commentary and resource allocations
Lead program delivery management routines and provide leadership support for senior level portfolio deliverables, reporting and management routines
Manage Risk and Controls for the organization
Manage Hiring plans / Goals for the organization
Manage Risk and Controls for the organization
Requirements:
5-6 years of experience in managing Tech projects
Results-oriented; develop and manage relationships based on trust, teamwork, and knowledge
Strong business, technology, and program/project management acumen
Proven ability to resolve program and project issues and mitigate risk by negotiating solutions that meet expected results
Able to understand the functionality of the project
Ability to create executive quality materials within tight timeframes with limited direction from management
Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills at an executive level
Proficient with standard tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Visio etc.
Able to connect dots and articulate clear and concise status and action plans to resolve issues and risks and at the right level of detail for the audience
Ability to confidently lead meetings and discussions to drive program and project deliverables and resolve issues and challenges
Skilled at managing scope, schedule, project schedules, risks, issues, and interdependencies impacting the program/project and develops sound mitigation and GTG plans
Experience and tolerance to work interactively in a fast-paced environment
Background of financial industry
Pay Range: $63.38 - $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.)
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