Scrum Master
**Job Title: Scrum Master
**Location: Irving, TX
**Contract Length: Contract
Pay Rate: Up to $47/hr**
****About the Role:****
****The ideal candidate will have a background in banking, infrastructure, and network security, along with strong skills in Jira (JQL), Confluence, and Power BI.****
****We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Scrum Master to support Agile initiatives within a leading financial institution. This role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, driving process improvements, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver on low-to-moderately complex initiatives.****
**Responsibilities:**
*** Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
- Support teams in adopting Agile principles and Scrum best practices.
- Review and analyze Scrum assignments, resolve low-to-moderately complex challenges, and recommend process improvements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to track progress, manage risks, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Provide clear updates, metrics, and reporting to leadership and business partners.**
**Required Qualifications:**
*** 2+ years of Scrum or Agile experience (or equivalent through work, consulting, military, or education).
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
- Experience in banking/infrastructure/security projects, preferably with exposure to network security.****
*** Proficiency in Atlassian Jira (JQL), Confluence, and Power BI.**
*** Strong facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills.****
****Preferred Attributes:****
***** Ability to coach and mentor teams on Agile practices.
- Analytical mindset with ability to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.****