Agile Scrum Master


BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated "
Agile Scrum Master
" for an opportunity in - Atlanta, GA/Chicago, IL.




Position Title : Agile Scrum Master




Location: Atlanta, GA/Chicago, IL

Job Posting Expected Start Date: ASAP

(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: 40 hours work week

Pay Rate: $72/hr to $78/hr

Position Summary



Project management responsibilities relating to technology implementations, migration/cutovers, upgrades, conversion and recovery using the Enterprise Change tools and guidelines. Manages critical enterprise wide projects that impact multiple lines of business and are customer facing. Manages/Coordinates resources within and across various lines of business and has matrix management responsibility. Balances soft skills, technical requirements, scheduling, milestone delivery to a tight plan and costs with an emphasis on soft skills. Identifies and establishes project milestones, works with the technical team to build out the WBS, identifies tasks and timelines. Manages budgets and works with management to make sure the project remains on budget or if additional funds are required, works with management to define the amount, the timeline and where it will come from. Must also have a good relationship with the accounting team who are responsible for moving the funding to the appropriate buckets. Defines and evaluates problems and plans effective solutions. Must be able to identify possible issues before they become an issue and successfully mitigate to keep the project (and personnel) on schedule. Must be comfortable working with upper level execs who you will report to on a weekly basis. Must be able to succinctly present progress as well as issues and be able to provide possible solutions as well as take constructive criticism and not let it affect you. Understand stakeholder's expectations and objectives. Set and continually manage project expectations with management, team members and stakeholders. Must be able to identify changing priorities within the project and move resources to continue the most effective use of the resources as many times you are competing for their time with other concurrent projects Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and makes the appropriate recommendations if necessary during project cycle. Required to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative manner. Encouraged: University degree or college diploma in the field of Business or Technology with 5-7 years direct work experience with Enterprise Wide project management capacity with Fortune 50 companies or similar large institutions, including all aspects of process development and execution. Self-motivated and quick-learner who can take the full ownership of assignments/projects and hit the ground running. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Strong experience with Agile/waterfall methodologies. Financial services background is a must. Excellent written (PowerPoint) and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. A key to this project is the relationships that you will build with the CTO Group (Technical Infrastructure), GIS, Lines of Business, and management of those groups. Ability to identify and mitigate potential issues quickly with little to no impact to the team or the project. It is critical is get past roadblocks (Corporate Process). Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial. Time management is also a good skill to have.



Required Skills:



-Scrum Master Certification


- Knowledge of core banking, processes and operations


- Ability to communicate crisply and candidly, orally and in writing and at the Executive level


- 7+ years


- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, fast learner


- Prior Bank of America Delivery Lead Experience with firm understanding of the Enterprise Change requirements and Governance.



Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.


Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230152 when responding to this ad.


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Job Snapshot




Employee Type

Contractor



Location

Atlanta, GA (Onsite)



Job Type

Information Technology



Experience

Not Specified



Date Posted

10/09/2024