Scrum Master- Financial Domain

Immediate need for a talented Scrum Master- Financial Domain. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Houston, TX (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-20974

Pay Range: $55 - $60/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Evolution: Coach the Scrum Team toward high performance by identifying strengths and employing advanced coaching techniques to bridge gaps.
• Servant Leadership: Act as a servant leader, removing impediments and shielding the team from external distractions to ensure a sustainable pace.
• Mindset Shift: Motivate the team to move beyond "doing" Agile to "being" Agile, leading critical thinking exercises and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strategic Influence: Work with stakeholders and other Scrum Masters to influence organizational decision-making and support cross-functional product goals.
• Event Facilitation: Expertly facilitate Scrum events (Planning, Daily Stand-up, Review, Retrospective) and lead quarterly PI Planning sessions.
• Operational Excellence: Promote best practices within tools like Jira, Confluence, and Miro to ensure transparency and seamless collaboration.
• The "Anti-Project Manager": You understand that Scrum and Project Management are distinct disciplines. You lead through influence and empowerment, not command and control.
• Houston-Based: You are local to the Houston area and value the energy of in-person collaboration when the mission requires it.
• Passionate Builder: You get a "win" from seeing a team become self-organizing and cross-functional.
• Clear Communicator: You can navigate difficult conversations and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills; 3 5+ years of dedicated Scrum Master experience
• CSM or PSM I/II certification (required)
• Strong Scrum expertise
• SAFe and PI Planning experience
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and MS Teams.
• 3 5 years of dedicated experience as a Scrum Master (more senior candidates with a "growth mindset" are also encouraged to apply).
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of Scrum theory, practice, and guidelines.
• Scaling: Experience with SAFe or PI Planning is highly preferred.
• Tools: Proficient in Jira, Confluence, and MS Teams.
• CSM or PSM I/II required.

Our client is a leading Financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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