Senior Scrum Master

Location- Chicago IL, Downtown

Onsite Expectation- Hybrid Chicago 2x week

Duration- Long Term contract with potential for FTE hire

Job Title- Scrum Master

• What you'll be doing
  • You'll be joining CIBC's Commercial Banking, Commercial Payment and CRE Technology team. You'll work closely with others and manage a portfolio of projects from end-to-end. As a Project Manager, you'll lead teams of stakeholders and business partners to ensure projects of all sizes are completed in line with the team's budget and timeline. You'll use your expertise in project management methodology to make recommendations for continuous improvements on all project plans.
  • You will use expert skills on tools Jira(Creating new boards, Managing backlogs, sprints, and tracking progress), Azure DevOps(Work item management and sprint planning) Confluence and/or Sharepoint(Documentation and collaboration), Version Control e.g., GIT etc., (Understanding basic workflows (optional)
• How you'll succeed
  • Project management - Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. Help create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team, and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan.
  • Teamwork - Help internal partners make informed conclusions about the development of programs, products, and services. Work closely with teams as you work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
  • Project coordination - Proactively identify anything that will take projects off schedule and find solutions to correct the problem. Monitor milestones, and ensure they're completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that is personalized for your team's preferred mix of quality, time, and cost.
• Who you are
  • 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, BA, PM, or other relevant experience.
  • Commercial Banking experience is a plus
  • You embrace and advocate change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
  • You're inspired by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
  • Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
  • You have a degree/diploma in Business and/or a related field of study. It's an asset if you have your MBA or PMP Designation.
  • You're can demonstrate experience in People Change Management methodology, principles, and tools.
  • Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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