Project Manager/Scrum Master

Artech Information Systems

  • New York City, NY
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Location:New York, NYSalary Range:Competitive and commensurate with experienceIntroductionJoin our dynamic team in the heart of New York City, where innovation meets the fast-paced world of finance. We are seeking a highly experienced professional to lead our agile projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions in the capital markets sector. This is an opportunity to work in a vibrant environment, surrounded by the energy and diversity that only New York can offer.Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
  • 10 years of experience in IT project management or as a Scrum Master, with over 5 years in financial institutions focusing on capital markets projects.
  • Expertise in writing user stories with strong acceptance criteria in JIRA.
  • Proficient in managing JIRA boards, dashboards, Confluence pages, Excel reporting, and creating and tracking KPIs.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • Hands-on knowledge of market risk concepts and processes.
  • Understanding of financial and derivatives-related risk concepts, including credit risk and liquidity risk.
  • Experience with ETL and data warehouse concepts, along with some hands-on data analysis experience.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings, and daily stand-ups.
  • Coach team members in agile frameworks and serve as the Scrum Master for one or more agile teams.
  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.
  • Assist in tracking and removing impediments to foster an environment for high team performance and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with product owners to manage backlogs and new requests, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards at the end of each sprint.
  • Work with development teams on continuous improvement and assist with project planning, tracking, documentation, and status updates.
Company Benefits & Culture
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative setting.
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Artech Information Systems