Agile Scrum Master

Scrum MasterLocation: Pennington, NJWork Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite Per WeekDuration: 12+ Month ContractEmployment Type: W2 OnlyPosition OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support a team in a regular Business-as-Usual (BAU) environment. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of Scrum Master experience, a strong Agile background, and prior banking industry experience. This role will work closely with UI/UX, QA, Business Analysis, and development teams to facilitate Agile delivery and ensure effective team collaboration.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as Scrum Master for Agile teams supporting ongoing BAU initiatives.Facilitate daily stand-ups and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog-related sessions.Guide teams in applying Agile and Scrum principles and practices.Partner with Business Analysts, UI/UX, QA, and technology teams to coordinate delivery activities.Remove impediments and proactively identify risks or blockers impacting team progress.Track sprint progress and team commitments using JIRA.Promote transparency, communication, and continuous improvement across the team.Coordinate with stakeholders and team members to support timely delivery of project and BAU objectives.Help maintain an effective and collaborative Agile team environment.Required Skills & Experience12+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.SAFe certification required.Strong hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.Experience conducting and facilitating stand-ups and Scrum ceremonies.Strong experience working with UI/UX and QA teams.Hands-on experience with JIRA.Prior banking/financial services industry experience required.Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred ExperienceExperience supporting large-scale banking or financial services organizations.Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment.