Scrum Master

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Scrum Master for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role involves leading Agile teams to deliver business value by applying Scrum principles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for facilitating all Scrum ceremonies, ensuring process adherence, removing impediments, and managing project execution using Jira. This position requires strong skills in stakeholder management, communication, and project planning within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile teams and apply Scrum to deliver business value
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily standup, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)
• Ensure correct use and adherence to the Scrum process
• Work with the team to remove impediments quickly
• Create, maintain, and execute project plans
• Manage governance routines, including daily/weekly meetings, tollgates, and PI preparation
• Execute on Enterprise Change Management requirements
• Facilitate communication, influence, and negotiation vertically and horizontally
• Integrate with project, technology, and business partners to proactively gather status
• Establish and maintain status templates and weekly status updates

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Agile, including hands-on Scrum Master experience
• Proficiency with Jira for managing deliverables and tracking work
• Project management experience beyond Scrum facilitation
• Release Management experience
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP)
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Excellent communication, collaboration, influencing, and facilitation skills
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable reports/presentations and translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• High level of credibility with executives and business partners; proven ability to influence, negotiate, and drive results
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited direction

Desired skills:

• Scrum Master Certification (e.g., CSM, PSM)
• Experience with Program Increment (PI) preparation
• Broader exposure to multiple Agile frameworks (e.g., Kanban, XP)
• Experience establishing supporting documentation for governance routines (e.g., playbooks, RACI, checkpoints)

Pay range: $63.94 - $71.94 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.