Apex Systems

Job#: 2019677

Job Description:

If interested, please send resumes to ncarbonaro@apexsystems.com for immediate consideration. 

Position Summary

Lead and facilitate key routines in the agile discipline (stand-ups, retrospectives, etc.); manage features, stories, success criteria, tasks and hours in Rally; assist with story grooming and back-log management; manage team capacity and velocity to optimize iterations; focus the team on the business outcomes; track burn downs, optimize cumulative flow, scheduling and dependencies; scrum team and agile coaching as needed, team assessments and improvement plans; driving team velocity and consistency; coordinates resources within their agile team and coordinate work across other agile teams outside their train; PI Planning. Partner with the Product Owner and Dev Lead(s) to ensure alignment of tangible short-term deliverables and business outcomes. Expected to work with Product Owners and technology teams to build a sustainable long-term road map to improve the planning and execution model. Effectively communicate with managers, peers, and business partners on deliverables, timelines and support needed.

Skills:

Agile tools (Jira)

Salesforce

Required Skills

• 7+ years in a technical solution delivery role with 2+ years as an Agile Scrum Master.
• Strong experience with multiple delivery methodologies required, including SAFE Agile, SDLC and Waterfall.
• Crisp oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to different levels of audience, both technical and non-technical.
• Expert level understanding of lean-agile principles and frameworks; including some level of agile coaching.
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with metrics gathering/reporting and formulating action plans based on the data.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, negotiation, facilitation, collaboration, presentation & training skills.
• Ability to speak to both technical and business concerns.
• Must be comfortable giving feedback to the team on how they can improve in their Agile implementation.
• Must be flexible and support tasks other than Scrum Master should the need arise.
• Must be detailed-oriented, results-driven, highly energetic, and motivated.
• Must have a high degree of independence and autonomy.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

Desired Skills

• Experienced working in a distributed team environment
• Knowledge of core banking and investing functions, processes, and operations
• Experienced with the Scaled Agile Framework and PI Planning

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.