Scrum Master/PM

Role: Scrum Master/PM

Location: New York, NY- Hybrid

Duration: 6+ Months - Extension Possible

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic Scrum Master / Project Manager with strong communication and leadership skills to join our Financial Technology team. The ideal candidate will bring 4-6 years of hands-on experience managing Agile delivery in the financial services domain, with proven expertise in Jira, Agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role requires a strong ability to coordinate between business stakeholders, development teams, and leadership to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and technical teams to define sprint goals and manage the product backlog.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope, following Agile best practices.
• Identify and resolve blockers, risks, and dependencies across teams.
• Use Jira and Confluence for sprint tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with business stakeholders, developers, QA, and leadership to align priorities and expectations.
• Track and report project KPIs, sprint metrics, and velocity to measure team performance.
• Drive process improvements to enhance Agile maturity across the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4-6 years of professional experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, or Delivery Lead.
• Proven experience in financial services, banking, or insurance domains.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence for project and sprint management.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional Agile teams with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) preferred but not required.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.