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We are seeking an experienced
Senior Scrum Master / Senior Expert Project Manager
to lead complex, high-impact initiatives across Finance Technology and AI-driven projects. This role will drive the organization's strategic agenda by ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale programs. The ideal candidate brings strong agile leadership, the ability to operate independently, and experience delivering complex technology projects within medium-to-large enterprise environments, ideally in financial services.
You will lead cross-functional teams, guide agile delivery, and ensure alignment between stakeholders, business goals, and technical teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Key Responsibilities Lead cross-functional agile teams as Scrum Master and project leader, ensuring adherence to Scrum and agile best practices. Drive execution of strategic initiatives and oversee complex, multi-year or high-impact projects. Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and ensure continuous improvement. Translate high-level business requirements into detailed functional specifications and project plans. Partner with Product Owners, stakeholders, and leadership to define scope, priorities, and deliverables for Finance Technology and AI projects. Track project milestones, risks, and dependencies; implement mitigation strategies and escalate issues as needed. Manage project budgets, reporting, and governance in alignment with organizational policies. Provide regular status updates, reports, and executive-level presentations on schedule, scope, and costs. Lead process improvements, agile transformation efforts, and adoption of best-practice project management methodologies. Remove team impediments and ensure focus on sprint goals and delivery timelines. Mentor and coach team members on agile practices, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and transparency. Serve as subject matter expert for complex initiatives and ad-hoc strategic projects. Support backlog grooming, user story refinement, and AI-enabled requirement analysis where applicable. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5-10 years of experience in Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, or similar leadership role. Proven experience leading technology delivery in medium-to-large, complex environments. Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and agile transformation initiatives. Experience managing projects within Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech environments. Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps). Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Ability to lead independently, drive conversations, and execute with minimal guidance. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AI/ML or data-driven technology initiatives. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data ecosystems (Spark, Hadoop). Conceptual understanding of AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow) and analytics environments. Certifications such as CSM, PSM, PMP, or equivalent agile/project management credentials. Basic knowledge of SQL or database structures. Soft Skills & Team Fit
Strong leadership presence and ability to lead conversations with stakeholders. Self-starter who can work independently with minimal direction. High level of professionalism and accountability. Strong listening skills with the ability to quickly understand requirements and execute. Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving abilities.
Languages
- English
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