Scrum Master/PM

13 Minutes ago • 8 Years + • $100,000 PA - $102,000 PA
Project Management

Job Description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. We are seeking a skilled Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead our cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software products. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies, with a proven track record of managing projects from inception to completion while fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
Good To Have:
  • Certification in Scrum (CSM, PSPO), Agile (PMI-ACP), or similar.
  • Experience working in complex or regulated environments.
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and technical concepts.
Must Have:
  • Apply Agile, Scrum, and project management methodologies to effectively plan, execute, and deliver projects.
  • Lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
  • Manage product and sprint backlogs, prioritize work, and utilize tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
  • Identify and remove team impediments to ensure smooth progress and continuous delivery.
  • Coordinate project activities, track progress, manage risks, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, QA teams, and Business stakeholders.
  • Monitor team performance metrics such as velocity, sprint burndown, and capacity.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation including status reports, risk logs, RAID logs, and change requests.
  • Proven experience 8+ years as a Project Manager and/or Scrum Master in a software development environment.
  • Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and other project management frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Agile management tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of project documentation standards and risk management processes.
Perks:
  • A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
  • 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
  • Maternity & paternity leave plans.
  • A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • A higher education certification policy.
  • Commuter benefits (varies by region).
  • Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
  • On-demand Udemy for Business for all employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
  • Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
  • Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
  • A flat and approachable organization.
  • A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

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We are

We believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Our progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, we have a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead our cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software products. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies, with a proven track record of managing projects from inception to completion while fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role is $100k - $102k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

  • Apply Agile, Scrum, and project management methodologies to effectively plan, execute, and deliver projects aligned with business goals.
  • Lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
  • Manage product and sprint backlogs, prioritize work, and utilize tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally to track progress and visual dashboards such as burndown charts.
  • Identify and remove team impediments to ensure smooth progress and continuous delivery.
  • Coordinate project activities, track progress, manage risks, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, QA teams, and Business stakeholders to ensure comprehensive understanding of requirements and expectations.
  • Monitor team performance metrics such as velocity, sprint burndown, and capacity to drive improvements and optimize processes.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation including status reports, risk logs, RAID logs, and change requests to ensure transparency and compliance.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience 8+ years, excel as a Project Manager and/or Scrum Master in a software development environment.
  • Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and other project management frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Agile management tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of project documentation standards and risk management processes.

Preferred, but not required:

  • Certification in Scrum (CSM, PSPO), Agile (PMI-ACP), or similar is a plus.
  • Experience working in complex or regulated environments.
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and technical concepts.

We offer:

  • A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
  • 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
  • Maternity & paternity leave plans.
  • A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • A higher education certification policy.
  • Commuter benefits (varies by region).
  • Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
  • On-demand Udemy for Business for all employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
  • Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
  • Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
  • A flat and approachable organization.
  • A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate Application Notice

Sustainability and Health Safety Commitment

We are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.

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