Job Description

• Client is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support multiple projects and initiatives under various teams in Wealth Management Technology.
• As part of this role, the candidate is expected to actively have strong Scrum Master Skills.
• The candidate will work closely with all the critical stakeholders to successfully steer towards successful project outcomes.
• The candidate will work on multiple technology projects/ work initiatives supporting the Wealth Management Business.
• The candidate will work with all the core development teams, other support teams, and drive efficient planning and execution.
• Understanding business demands will definitely help in informed decisions in all areas of client team.
• The position offers an interesting mix of business and technical aspects.
• It is important to stress that strong interpersonal skills and team spirit are required in addition to the ability to proficiently deliver verbal and written communications.
• This is a team that works extensively with other IT members in all client locations. This job demands strong work ethic and requires extensive hands-on, active participation.

• The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 7 years of program and project management experience with an ability to think tactically as well as strategically while coordinating cross functional teams in a matrixed environment. Demonstrated capabilities in successfully leading enterprise wide programs and projects.
• High degree of business acumen and technical competency; ability to balance and bridge technology and business needs; project and program managementof core functions including business requirements elaboration, systems and process flow analysis, meeting critical milestones and deliverables that are time and scope bound.
• Collaboration across technology organization, providing sound business analysis, process and change leadership within a maturing, Agile PDLC framework.
• Develop and continually revise (in partnership with other teams where necessary) suitable processes and guidelines to ensure appropriate application development standards are available to guide all the participant teams.
• Provide thought leadership and recommendations to management based on best practices and experience working in a global and diverse environment.
• Build program and project status reporting aligned with enterprise project portfolios. Provide transparency to Senior Management with respect to Portfolio issues, risks and recommend/implement strategies for effective and efficient operations.
• Conduct project or program audits to ensure standards and scopes are being met and achieved.
• Responsible for maintaining and growing a body of knowledge that is accessible to all team members.
• Ensure information regarding any program and project related activities or issues are available and easily accessible.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with management ideas and recommendations for optimizing business operations, resources and fixed capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to resolve scheduling and other conflicts in order to meet all deadlines.
• Experience in working with agile lifecycle and/or tracking and process management tools, e.g. JIRA Identify and analyze opportunities and make tactical/strategic recommendations
• Deep skills in program management tools, including Microsoft Project, Access, Word, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Hands on project management approach that includes a proven track record of project/program execution
• Plan and conduct relevant meetings with key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with exceptional oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and concisely

• Experience in working on Technology projects related to Financial Services domain. Knowledge of Wealth Management, Banking technology & related applications Familiarity with Agile scrum methodology preferred.
• Kanban is also a plus.

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