Job Description

We are

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. Synechron’s 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, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Scrum Master with deep expertise in the Retirement domain to facilitate Agile processes, support cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery of retirement-related projects. The ideal candidate will serve as a servant-leader, removing impediments, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing Agile 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 if filled within Piscataway is $105-110K/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Act as a Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams working on retirement domain projects.
• Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and review meetings to ensure continuous improvement.
• Guide teams in Agile practices, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and values.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and prioritize product backlogs effectively.
• Remove impediments that hinder the team’s progress and escalate issues as necessary.
• Drive team performance and foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Liaise between stakeholders and development teams to ensure clarity and alignment on project goals.
• Monitor and report on team metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Leverage retirement domain knowledge to provide insights and ensure domain-specific best practices are followed.
• Assist in planning releases, managing dependencies, and coordinating cross-team activities.

Must Have skills:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the Retirement domain (e.g., pension plans, retirement benefits, insurance, etc .).
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks , especially Scrum and Kanban .
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master , or equivalents.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile tools like Jira, Rally.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience managing or working within retirement or financial services projects.
• Ability to mentor team members and promote best practices.

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 Synechron 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.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is 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 at Synechron 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.

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