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Scrum Lead – Agile Transformation (SAFe Certified)
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| Ref No.: |
25-00466 |
| Location: |
NYC, New York
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| Position Type: | Contract |
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Lead to drive Agile transformation initiatives within our Corporate Finance Technology division. The ideal candidate will be SAFe certified and have a proven track record of leading enterprise-level Agile projects. This individual will play a critical role in aligning teams, facilitating agile ceremonies, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact technology solutions that support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting systems.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead one or more Scrum teams in Agile/Scrum practices and SAFe framework implementation.
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Facilitate Agile ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
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Serve as a servant leader and Agile coach to cross-functional teams.
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Identify and resolve impediments to ensure successful delivery of sprints and program increments.
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Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to refine and prioritize the backlog.
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Support Agile transformation initiatives and continuously improve team performance.
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Coordinate with Release Train Engineers, Solution Architects, and other team leads across ARTs.
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Track key metrics and generate actionable insights for continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
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7+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum roles; at least 3 years as a Scrum Lead or Scrum Master.
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SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist) is mandatory.
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Strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and enterprise Agile transformation.
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Experience working in Corporate Finance Technology or with finance-related platforms.
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Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to lead multiple teams and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in large-scale Agile transformations within financial services or banking.
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Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Rally, or VersionOne.
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Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in finance tech projects.
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