Technical Scrum Master with Asset Management
Posted 1 week ago by 1760515853
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
USA
Summary: SpiceOrb is seeking a Technical Scrum Master with expertise in Asset Management to facilitate Agile processes for multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Agile methodologies and Jira, driving team efficiency and fostering continuous improvement. This role is based in New York, requiring three days a week onsite presence, and is part of a long-term contract. The position demands a proactive approach to identifying and resolving impediments in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness and prioritization.
- Utilize Jira at an expert/admin level to configure workflows, generate advanced reports, and optimize Agile project tracking.
- Create and analyze Jira dashboards and reports to provide transparency on team performance and project health.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and stakeholders, to ensure smooth sprint execution.
- Support Agile adoption across teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and Agile maturity growth.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by gathering feedback and implementing process enhancements.
- Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks which hinder the team's progress.
Key Skills:
- 3+ years experience working with asset management business, Private Equity or Hedge Fund business, specifically working on projects related to front office part of the business.
- 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, working with Agile teams in a technology-driven environment.
- Expert-level proficiency in Jira, including a good command of JQL (Jira Query Language) administration, workflow configuration, and advanced reporting.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or LeSS).
- Strong facilitation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proven ability to coach teams on Agile best practices and methodologies.
- Experience working in hybrid environments with a mix of remote and onsite collaboration.
- SAFe, PSM, CSM, or equivalent Agile certification is a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: New York
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Hello,
SpiceOrb is looking for Technical Scrum Master with Asset Management
Role: Scrum Master with Asset Management
Location: New York, NY (3 Days/Week Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Job Description:
Client is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our team and facilitate Agile processes
for multiple teams. The ideal candidate is an expert in Agile methodologies and has a deep
understanding of Jira, including advanced reporting and administrative capabilities. This role
requires someone who can drive team efficiency, remove impediments, and foster a culture of
continuous improvement in a fast-paced high growth environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement,
sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness and prioritization.
- Utilize Jira at an expert/admin level to configure workflows, generate advanced reports, and
optimize Agile project tracking.
- Create and analyze Jira dashboards and reports to provide transparency on team performance
and project health.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and stakeholders, to
ensure smooth sprint execution.
- Support Agile adoption across teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and Agile
maturity growth.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by gathering feedback and implementing process
enhancements
- Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks which hinder the team s progress.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience working with asset management business, Private Equity or Hedge Fund
business, specifically working on projects related to front office part of the business.
- 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, working with Agile teams in a technology-driven
environment.
- Expert-level proficiency in Jira, including a good command of JQL (Jira Query Language)
administration, workflow configuration, and advanced reporting.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or LeSS).
- Strong facilitation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proven ability to coach teams on Agile best practices and methodologies.
- Experience working in hybrid environments with a mix of remote and onsite collaboration
- SAFe, PSM, CSM, or equivalent Agile certification is a plus.