Agile Scrum Master

Agile Scrum MasterBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated "Agile Scrum Master" for an opportunity in US - Richmond, VA 23228Position Title:Agile Scrum MasterLocation: Richmond, VA 23228Job Posting Expected Start Date: 07/01/2024(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 12 MonthsJob Type: 40 hours work weekPay Rate: $72.00/hr on W2Job DescriptionMUST HAVES:1. Scrum Master experience in the Fintech or other highly regulated industry2. Technical Project Management/Delivery Lead Characteristics of the top performer- Self-driven, able to take action without explicit direction, raises risk and mitigation recommendations proactively, understands how team performance ties into strategic product objectives Required educational background or certification Bachelors, Scaled Agile SMPreferred educational background or certification RTE, PM, PMP Deal-breaker items- Unable to work from the office- Unable or uncomfortable facilitating tough conversations/unable to help teams work through prioritization Overview of the work being done:- Scrum Master for 2-3 teams of 8-10 peopleTech Manager, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Feature Leads, and RTENo client interactionsDeliver product on time (i.e., by committed user launch date) What is the project they are working on and/or selling points of the role:-Corporate Audit and Credit Review Platform Modernization Specific industry term(s) useful for the search-Technical terms (modular design, API, prototype, conceptual design)

• Strong Certified Scrum Master with good Project Management Coaching skills
• Very good experience in delivering software development projects
• Prior experience in Scrum Master role in Agile projects
• Experience with Agile methodology/frameworks
• Experience in Scaled Agile (SAFe) framework a plus
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and team player skills
• 3-4 Years of relevant experience is required.
• Project Management (PMP) certification a plus

Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 222723 when responding to this ad.

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