Scrum Master / Project Manager- Front Office Capital Markets

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Scrum Master / Project Manager- Front Office Capital Markets
Location: Charlotte, NC
Pay Rate: $74.02/hr W2
Duration: 12 months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Open to U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders working independently. No sponsorship or third-party candidates.

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with Project Management experience to lead the organization's transformation from traditional Waterfall methodologies to Agile practices within the Capital Markets division.
This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional who can guide teams through organizational change while actively contributing to the development and implementation of a new Agile framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from traditional Waterfall methodologies to Agile practices across the Capital Markets organization.
• Serve as Scrum Master for newly established Agile teams.
• Help stand up and structure new Scrum teams.
• Implement and support SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) practices across the organization.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Partner with Project Managers, Product Owners, technology teams, and business stakeholders to drive successful delivery.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and remove impediments that impact team delivery.
• Support organizational change and adoption of Agile methodologies.
• Apply project management expertise to ensure initiatives remain aligned with business objectives, timelines, and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master with strong Project Management experience.
• Front Office Capital Markets experience is required.
• Hands-on experience transitioning organizations from Waterfall to Agile methodologies.
• Experience establishing and supporting new Scrum teams.
• Strong knowledge of SAFe / Scaled Agile Framework practices.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and coaching skills.
• Ability to work effectively across business and technology teams in a complex Capital Markets environment.