Salary is 110k to 150k + bonus
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master/Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager/Scrum Master will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that support our business objectives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role requires a strong understanding of financial services processes, regulations, and technology, as well as exceptional project management and Agile/Scrum skills.
Responsibilities:
- Scrum Master Responsibilities: Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams.
- Facilitate Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).
- Remove impediments and ensure the team is fully functional and productive.
- Coach the team on Agile principles and practices.
- Promote self-organization and continuous improvement.
- Work with the Product Owner to manage the product backlog.
- Protect the team from external interference.
- Project Planning & Execution : Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
- Define project milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation and contingency plans.
- Coordinate and lead project team meetings, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
- Track project progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Financial Management: Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring cost control.
- Forecast project resource needs and manage financial variances.
- Provide financial reporting and analysis to stakeholders.
- Understand financial regulatory requirements and ensure project compliance.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts.
- Facilitate effective communication between business and technology teams.
- Risk & Compliance: Identify and assess project risks related to financial services regulations and compliance.
- Ensure projects adhere to relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, AML).
- Implement and monitor project controls to mitigate risks.
- Document all relevant procedures and ensure that audit requirements are met.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Financial Services.
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master/Project Manager in the Financial Services industry.
- Strong understanding of financial services products, processes, and regulations.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Must have experience with Scrum Master certification (SAFe), or Certified Scrum Professional (CSM or CSP)
- PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications preferred.
- Knowledge of relevant financial software and systems.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, and highly regulated environment.