Scrum Master

Axelon Services Corporation

Irving, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Analysis, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Financial Services, Global Financial Markets, Leadership, Loans, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Persuasion Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Remote Access, Risk Analysis, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Smartphones, Technical Operations, Time Management, Wholesale Industry, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Irving, TX
POSTED
4 days ago


Pay Rate: $78.00 - $82.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience



Work Mode: Hybrid



Location: Irving, TX



Summary:

  • Contract opportunity with a Global Financial Firm
  • Requires reliable internet, computer, and smartphone for remote access
  • 3 days in-office weekly, depending on team requirements


Responsibilities:

  • Partner with Technology, Operations, and other key partner groups to deliver across key program initiatives
  • Manage the end-to-end execution throughout the agile lifecycle
  • Establish a culture of accountability and rigorous timeline management
  • Create and manage best practice scrum meetings across cross-functional teams
  • Drive forward the use of Agile program management, identifying areas for improvement
  • Establish and maintain a rigorous reporting suite for program capacity and delivery rate
  • Lead on the improvement of program delivery data quality within an Agile framework
  • Ensure timely project tracking, status reporting, and escalation
  • Establish strong relationships with stakeholders across the company
  • Appropriately assess risks when making business decisions, complying with policies and regulations


Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience as a Scrum Master within a large-scale program
  • 3 years experience using Agile program management
  • 3 years experience in Financial Services industry; wholesale lending experience
  • Loan IQ platform expertise, with strong preference for migration and/or new implementation experience
  • Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred


Preferred Skills:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be articulate and persuasive
  • Commitment to quality and attention to detail
  • Ability to drive change and effectively manage projects and stakeholders
  • Strong organizational leadership and influencing skills
  • Proactive approach in communicating issues/requests
  • Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic environment
  • Strong business analysis, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Keen sense of urgency and eagerness for ownership
  • Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines

About the Company

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Axelon Services Corporation