Scrum master jobs in Skokie, IL

Our client is currently seeking a Scrum Master This is a hybrid onsite role in Downtown Chicago No Third parties This job will have the following responsibilities: Lead a cross-functional team of IT business analysts, developers, system engineers, and QAs to deliver value-added solutions for the business Transforming teams through change, maximize velocity and improved communication between teams Develop sprint plans with Scrum team, plan iterations, drive estimation exercises Lead PI planning meeting and driving the team's Epics towards the milestone goals Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint review/demos and retrospectives meetings Qualifications: Ability to drive effective and fun retrospective sessions with goal of continuous improvement in upcoming sprints Experience coaching the Product owner and team members in Scrum best practices including backlog refinement, planning and estimation Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Jira PMP/CSM is a plus pay around 70-75/hr

Scrum Master (Data Science & Jira), CSM Certified Duration : 1 Year Skills: Strong Agile Methodology exposure, JIRA . Work with Data Science & Machine Learning team. Exposure to tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, Jupyter, MLflow, Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure ML - Good to have. Primary Skills scrum master with good exposure to Jira hands on experience working with data science or ML teams strong understanding of iterative development of data pipelines, model training , experimentation, and deployment Specialization Agile Scaling Framework: Scrum Master Job requirements Key Responsibilities: Agile Delivery Leadership Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies - daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Remove impediments and ensure the team's smooth progress toward sprint goals. Coach the team and stakeholders on Agile principles and practices to ensure adoption and continuous improvement. Maintain transparency on team progress through effective use of Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps). Ensure proper sprint forecasting, story point estimation, and velocity tracking. Data Science & Engineering Collaboration Understand data science project lifecycles - from problem definition and data preparation to model training, validation, and deployment. Collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, and MLOps engineers to align sprint deliverables with business objectives. Facilitate cross-functional communication between business, data, and technology teams. Support teams in managing technical debt, model versioning, and experiment tracking. Ensure reproducibility, documentation, and traceability of data and model assets. Stakeholder & Delivery Management Act as a bridge between product owners, technical teams, and business stakeholders. Drive clarity in requirements and sprint goals by facilitating data-driven discussions. Manage dependencies and coordinate across multiple teams (e.g., data engineering, analytics, and platform). Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, production-ready data products and ML models. Support the Product Owner in backlog prioritization based on business impact and data readiness. Required Skills & Qualifications: Core Agile Skills Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I/II, or equivalent). 3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in cross-functional Agile teams. Proven track record of managing multiple sprints and delivering analytics or data-centric projects. Data Science Competence Familiarity with data science concepts - data wrangling, model development, feature engineering, and evaluation metrics. Exposure to tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, Jupyter, MLflow, Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure ML. Understanding of the CI/CD process for machine learning (MLOps). Experience working with Data Engineers and ML Engineers on pipelines and data infrastructure. Soft Skills Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language. Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities. Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement and team empowerment.

Role::Scrum Master (Data Science & Jira), CSM Certified(10+ Years) Skills: Strong Agile Methodology exposure, JIRA . Work with Data Science & Machine Learning team. Exposure to tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, Jupyter, MLflow, Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure ML - Good to have. Primary Skills scrum master with good exposure to Jira hands on experience working with data science or ML teams strong understanding of iterative development of data pipelines, model training , experimentation, and deployment Specialization Agile Scaling Framework: Scrum Master Job requirements Key Responsibilities: Agile Delivery Leadership Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies - daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Remove impediments and ensure the team's smooth progress toward sprint goals. Coach the team and stakeholders on Agile principles and practices to ensure adoption and continuous improvement. Maintain transparency on team progress through effective use of Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps). Ensure proper sprint forecasting, story point estimation, and velocity tracking. Data Science & Engineering Collaboration Understand data science project lifecycles - from problem definition and data preparation to model training, validation, and deployment. Collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, and MLOps engineers to align sprint deliverables with business objectives. Facilitate cross-functional communication between business, data, and technology teams. Support teams in managing technical debt, model versioning, and experiment tracking. Ensure reproducibility, documentation, and traceability of data and model assets. Stakeholder & Delivery Management Act as a bridge between product owners, technical teams, and business stakeholders. Drive clarity in requirements and sprint goals by facilitating data-driven discussions. Manage dependencies and coordinate across multiple teams (e.g., data engineering, analytics, and platform). Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, production-ready data products and ML models. Support the Product Owner in backlog prioritization based on business impact and data readiness. Required Skills & Qualifications: Core Agile Skills Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I/II, or equivalent). 3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in cross-functional Agile teams. Proven track record of managing multiple sprints and delivering analytics or data-centric projects. Data Science Competence Familiarity with data science concepts - data wrangling, model development, feature engineering, and evaluation metrics. Exposure to tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, Jupyter, MLflow, Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure ML. Understanding of the CI/CD process for machine learning (MLOps). Experience working with Data Engineers and ML Engineers on pipelines and data infrastructure. Soft Skills Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language. Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities. Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement and team empowerment.

Our client, a global powerhouse in the logistics and supply chain domain, stands as a testament to unwavering dedication and commitment to quality. With strong international connections and an impressive clientele, they have carved a niche for themselves in providing unparalleled logistics solutions. They're now looking for a dedicated Lead Project Manager - Global Equipment to spearhead the oversight of procurement and shipping logistics for multiple global projects. The Lead Project Manager - Global Equipment will be integral in ensuring seamless project execution, from nurturing stakeholder relationships to maintaining accurate order and delivery schedules. This role is critical in keeping projects on track and ensuring that the teams and clients are always informed and engaged. This Role Offers: Competitive base salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package. A work environment deeply rooted in respect, courtesy, and a commitment to excellence. Stability and growth prospects within a company where the average tenure speaks to its culture. Opportunities for cross-training, professional growth, and mobility within the organization. Engage directly with significant capital equipment suppliers and spearhead international initiatives. A platform that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of its employees. Team of capable, experienced, and seasoned professionals at the top of their industry. Focus: Oversee and ensure the seamless execution and delivery of equipment to global plants. Be the primary point of contact for global project teams, addressing any requests or alterations. Manage and maintain the health and status of multiple ongoing projects, ensuring milestones are met. Work closely with global business units and factories, ensuring aligned project objectives. Verify that procedures related to purchasing, logistics, VAT, payments, and finance are consistently followed to uphold compliance. Analyze "what if" scenarios, providing comprehensive data for key decision-making processes. Proactively address any challenges or discrepancies in order deliveries or alterations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Handle project close-outs, ensuring all financials are reconciled and all deliverables met. Collaborate with internal team members at various levels, fostering a team-oriented environment. Play a mentorship role, providing coaching and support to newer team members. Skill Set: Bachelor's degree in business, logistics/supply chain, or a relevant discipline. Strong background in the manufacturing industry. Experience in managing teams and projects. Proven ability to work under pressure, ensuring deadlines and project milestones are met. Comprehensive understanding of procurement and logistics processes and best practices. Demonstrated proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Coupa, and other relevant platforms. Excellent skills in communication, organization, time management, problem-solving, and negotiation. Multilingual capabilities a plus, with a preference for fluency in Italian or German. About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in logistics & supply chain recruitment. Our logistics & supply chain recruiting team has a proven track record of finding top-performing talent in areas such as logistics leadership, supply chain technology, and operations. Lean more at bit.ly/44lDvL4

**NO 3rd Party vendor candidates or sponsorship** Role Title: Integration Project Manager Client: Industrial Manufacturing and Machinery Employment Type: Contract Duration: 6-9 Month Contract with Extensions Preferred Location: Remote, ability to work CST hours Role Description Our client is seeking a mid-level Project Manager to lead a critical SAP integration project, transitioning US operations from SAP systems. This role is pivotal to ensuring successful delivery of a complex integration initiative aligned with the organization's long-term distribution strategy. Key Responsibilities: -Oversee end-to-end project management for SAP integration, ensuring timely delivery by year-end. -Coordinate four distinct integration methods, including GT Nexus, API connectivity, and automated goods receipt workflows. -Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies. -Facilitate communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership. -Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and operational roadmap. -Provide transparent updates to stakeholders on progress, risks, and budget status. -Support continuity by documenting processes and enabling knowledge retention for future phases. Required Qualifications: -5+ years of project management experience, preferably in integration projects. -Strong understanding of integration workflows and data mapping (SAP experience a plus, but not required). -Familiarity with GT Nexus or similar supply chain platforms strongly preferred. -Proven ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects under tight timelines. -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. -Ability to work independently and remotely while collaborating across global teams. Nice-to-Have: -Experience with ERP migrations or SAP-related projects. -Exposure to global distribution or supply chain transformation initiatives.

The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring and implementing IT projects within Client's Legal and OEC divisions to meet strategic organizational goals. What You'll Work On Plan IT Projects: Partner with business and IT leaders to review business cases, use cases and prioritization to create roadmaps aligned to strategic goals and roadmaps. Works with business and IT management to establish and gain consensus on project goals, objectives and deliverables. Project Delivery: Ensure Legal and OEC applications are in compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Develop and execute a work plan to ensure all project activities are performed according to an approved schedule. Establish frameworks to track milestones, goals and objectives, communicate progress and proactively identify issues. Assess the degree to which changes to scope, issues and risks will affect projects, working with division or IT management and sponsors to gain agreement for resolution. Advise on change management practices and track communication and training timing in line with other project milestones. Ensure and measure performance to assure the project is progressing as compared to the plan and budget. Manage external delivery partners and vendors to ensure project scope, objectives, and milestones are met. Develop and maintain a tracking and remediation process for all identified issues or blockers to successful project delivery. Measure project financials to ensure the project is progressing as compared to the original plan and budget. Communicate project progress by producing project reports to provide timely and accurate project status and decision support to Project Team, Division, Cross Division and Management. Gather lessons learned and obtain final project approval from sponsor and stakeholders. Position Accountability / Scope Lead project management functions for 3-5 Legal and OEC projects annually Provide timely stakeholder feedback to facilitate program decisions and ensure the project meets its deliverables and timelines. No direct budget accountability, but oversees projects up to $5MM. Manages projects at the department or division level Required Qualifications/Experience Education: Bachelor's degree in business, computer science or related discipline. Minimum Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, business systems analysis, or software development; preferred experience in delivering IT solutions in a corporate environment. Experience or familiarity with technologies and best practices in areas not limited to: Privacy, Compliance, Legal, website development. Excellent track record in delivering cross-functional programs Strong leadership skills Knowledge of software development practices and tools Knowledge of quality processes. Experience working in a matrix global organization where success requires broad orchestration of resources and services Experience working in an FDA-regulated business (e.g., validated software related to medical, pharmaceutical, or life sciences products) is preferred. MISC: This is an on-site role located in Illinois. This is not a remote role/opportunity.

Join the Client Digital Application Program Management Team as an IT Project/Program Manager. You'll lead cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions that integrate enterprise systems and digital platform capabilities using modern architecture and security best practices. Job Title: IT Project/Program Manager Location: Chicago/ Peoria, IL Contract: 12 Months Hourly Rate: $63.00 (W2) Key Responsibilities Drive end-to-end project/program management across multiple teams and stakeholders. Manage project charters, schedules, budgets, and reporting. Lead planning and execution from concept to implementation. Utilize tools like Azure DevOps, Confluence, and MS Project for tracking and reporting. Ensure timely decision-making and manage organizational change effectively. What We're Looking For: Education: Bachelor's degree + 8+ years experience OR Master's + 6+ years experience. Technical Skills: 6+ years in IT project/program management with Agile methodology. Experience with Azure DevOps, Confluence, MS Project, and advanced Excel. Strong strategic thinking and change management experience. Certifications (Preferred): PMP, CSM, Change Management, Six Sigma Black Belt. About us: Harvey Nash is a national, full-service talent management firm specializing in technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the talent partner of choice for the information technology industry. Our company vision has led us to incredible growth and success in a relatively short period of time and continues to guide us today. We are committed to operating with the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and a passionate commitment to our clients, consultants, and employees. We are part of Nash Squared Group, a global professional services organization with over forty offices worldwide. For more information, please visit us at ****************************** Harvey Nash will provide benefits please review: 2025 Benefits -- Corporate

Senior IT PM- Dynamics 365 CRM/CE, Marketing Module *Only open to W2 - No sponsorship available at this time for visa holders, must be able to convert to full-time/perm with No sponsorship* Contract- Starts at 6 months Hybrid 3 days per week in downtown Chicago - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Requirements Recent large-scale CRM implementation experience 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in CRM strategy, commercial operations, or business process transformation Experience in partnering with data teams to design meaningful workflows Deep understanding of sales, customer success, and service workflows Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience in leading a variety of highly integrated platforms with specific experience in implementing Dynamics CRM. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working in various project management methodologies with an ability to flex as needed, is comfortable with being proactive and responsive, pays close attention to details and has proven delivery success. Responsibilities: Ensure the quality and clarity of project scope, goals and schedule Assess and track RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Decisions) Work with SLL leader to Manage resources and budget Identify and track project schedule and deliverables using appropriate tools Proactively identify, track and resolve dependencies and challenges across project teams and stakeholders Manage relationships with internal and external technology and business stakeholders Draft and manage accurate project documents and reports Capture, follow-up and follow-through with project action items Communicate project progress, changes, and challenges at all levels Assist in aligning resources to the department's overall resource demands Coordinate with peer project managers to ensure effective collaboration, communications, and escalations

Typical task breakdown: - - The IT Project/Program Manager is accountable for ensuring successful completion of projects, on-time, within budget, and error-free. - - The principal responsibility of the IT Project/Program Manager is to manage the planning and execution of project team members. - - The IT Project/Program Manager will be responsible for managing the project charter, communications, metrics, reporting, and the overall project plan and budget. - - Support various project teams and obtain/provide a variety of information starting at concept stage and continuing through prototype, pilot, implementation and follow-up stages of various projects. - - Develop and produce project management schedules. - - Use professional project management tools and techniques to manage reporting, tracking charts, checklist, and project scheduling software and to delegate appropriately. - - Manage change and take active leadership in timely decision making. - - Manage schedules that reflect detailed information related to the changes, including effected components and functions, timelines for various stages of project completion, cost, etc. - - Will work with the individual team members from multiple functional disciplines and customers to establish completion dates. - - Monitor progress of projects, discusses problems with affected areas, assures appropriate personnel are informed of problems and steps are in place to meet schedules. - - Depending on the nature of problems, expected to recommend possible solutions and alternatives. Interaction with team: - Team consists of mostly stakeholders in US and engineering teams spread throughout US, India and Slovakia - - Working with product owners (both engineering and technical) for each project. - Managing multiple teams, working with multifunctional team members across the business and engineering. - Working on 2-3 projects at a given time - Volume: varies from 8 - 10 projects annually, or based on agile sprint frequency Complexity: challenging to very challenging Work environment: :The role is currently Hybrid (come to office as agreed with WD) however this could change at any point next year, so the candidates need to be good with coming in 5 days a week eventually Education & Experience Required: - - The position requires a 4 year college or university degree, plus 8+ years exp - - Master's degree in relevant field (ie Engineering, business, etc) plus 6+ years exp - - Desired: *Certified Scrum Master (CSM) *PMP certification *Change Management Certification Required Technical Skills (Required) - 6 years' experience in managing a project from inception/beginning. Must have someone who can lead the team to alignment. - Leading end to end program management/ cross functional matrix organization. - 6+ years of direct project management experience working with software engineering teams in an Agile Software Development methodology, Business partners and product managers. - Proven experience with project management concepts including project charters, scheduling and planning projects and successful completion - needs to have the ability to walk teams through the creation of project charters, including aligning team to determine the scope, ways of working etc. - 2+ years exp with Azure DevOps (formerly VSTS) and Confluence - Advanced knowledge of Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project - Experience in large organizational change management - Experience in strategic thinking, alignment and direction. (Desired) - *Certified Scrum Master (CSM) *PMP certification *Change Management Certification *Six Sigma Black Belt Certification- NICE TO HAVE - Some Scrum Master exp in addition to the required project management exp. - Experience having worked with large enterprise level organizations. - Experience with Ecommerce applications/projects. - 2+ year exp with Power BI ( nice to have) Soft Skills (Required) - Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions. - Should have strong project management skills, team leadership skills, excellent communication skills, ability to multitask effectively, strong analytical and organizational skills. - Strong communication and presentation skills

W2 Only Local profiles - Hybrid role Top 3 skill sets required for this role: 1. Ability to manage multi-million projects with 100+ resources 2. Communication verbal and written; ability to prepare Sr. Leadership presentations 3. Being able to work independently with little supervision Nice to have skills or certifications: 1. PMP 2. Agile Certification Job Summary: Maintains information technology strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing technological strategic solutions. Primary Responsibilities: Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies. Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects. Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and data center. Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented. Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures. Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements. Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by staying current on state-of-the-art practices. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Business Administration, or other related discipline Experience in the IT industry, including development work and customer interaction PMP Certification

Software Project Manager Full Time role Naperville, IL About the Role We're looking for a Software Project Manager who can lead multiple software development projects from concept to delivery while serving as a trusted partner to clients and cross-functional teams. This role requires a balance of technical understanding, strong communication, and strategic project leadership. Key Responsibilities Project Management & Delivery Lead end-to-end software project execution from kickoff to post-launch support. Define scope, timelines, and success metrics with engineering teams and clients. Identify and mitigate risks throughout the development lifecycle. Coordinate UAT, deployments, and go-live activities. Facilitate retrospectives and drive continuous improvement. Client Partnership Serve as the primary contact for client communication and relationship management. Conduct project status updates, expectation management, and client health checks. Lead onboarding and kickoff processes for new client engagements. Navigate complex stakeholder needs and resolve issues effectively. Resource & Team Coordination Manage resource allocation and utilization across multiple active projects. Forecast capacity needs over 3-6-month planning windows. Mentor team members on project processes and best practices. Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance on project planning and execution. Financial & Operational Management Track project budgets, timelines, and profitability. Support estimation, scoping, and pricing discussions. Ensure accurate time tracking, billing, and reconciliation. Assist with pre-sales and technical discussions as needed. Process & Quality Oversight Maintain standardized project lifecycle processes and quality controls. Manage documentation, project artifacts, and internal knowledge resources. Ensure adherence to development and delivery standards. Identify opportunities for operational improvement. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Project Management or a related field. 3+ years of experience managing multiple software development projects. Strong understanding of SDLC and both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with project management tools such as Jira, ClickUp, Asana, or similar. Proven record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Technical background or coding experience. Experience managing maintenance or retainer-based client relationships. PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification. Professional services or agency environment experience. Experience in business analysis or requirements gathering.

In this role, you will support and coach Agile team(s) by empowering them and providing methods and tools to enable quality delivery while maintaining a focus on the continuous improvement of the team. Responsible for removing impediments that may obstruct the pursuit of the team's goals and preserving flexibility and ability to respond to changes on the team. Lead the enhancement of best practices in relation to a high-performance team's processes, artifacts and tools. Collaborates with other teams and assists the organization with launching, stabilizing and optimizing program-level and portfolio-level teams while adapting and promoting Agile frameworks, principles and practices. Responsibilities Provide visibility into delivery targets, commitments, progress and relevant team data necessary to provide maximum team transparency Partner with and coach other teams to achieve maximum project return on investment and meet PI objectives and milestones. Work with different teams to plan ahead and prioritize work Identify upstream/downstream dependencies and support the team in risk management. Identify impediments and appropriately resolve them using a network of peers and formal channels Participate in release planning such as PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt, Scrum of Scrums. Provide Scrum team statistics, identifying project dependencies, team capacity, velocity forecasts, burndowns/burn-ups, dashboards, and Program Board updates Identify and manage cross-team dependencies and report progress and impediments Maintain alignment, tagging, completion, reporting and overall oversight of team backlog items (stories/features) in Azure DevOps (ADO) to maximize project/program transparency and ensure timely program adjustments Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile team(s) using various tools, such as Kanban, ADO, the Program Board, team Measure & Grow metrics and other information radiators Partner with systems teams to ensure the Agile team(s) tools are properly supporting the ART and maximizing transparency/flow Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the Agile team's practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline Partner with the Project Management Office (PMO) on program execution and operational excellence Drive improvement via workshop facilitation in the Inspect and Adapt ceremony Assist the Agile Center of Excellence as a member of the team by contributing to continuous improvement efforts directly or indirectly impacting the Agile teams Education: Bachelors Degree - Computer Science or Related - Minimum Years of Experience: 5 Years - Software development or related - Minimum 2 Years - Agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban or related - Minimum Preferred knowledge of tracking tools (TFS, Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.) In Lieu of Education: 8 Years - Software development, Agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban or related Compensation & Benefits: Typical hiring range: $99,200 - $140,100 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge. Additional Compensation: Annual performance bonus Benefits: Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match. Additional Benefits: Work from home up to 3 days a week Paid parental leave Employee discount programs Time off including paid personal and sick days 11 paid holidays Education reimbursement *Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, or temporary employment. Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives. The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Fitch Solutions is currently seeking a Scrum Master, Lead based out of our Chicago office The Fitch Group Scrum Master Center of Excellence (CoE) is a global chapter dedicated to supporting, empowering and knowledge sharing for all organizational Agile practitioners. It is a community focused on evangelizing Scrum values and principles, helping squads follow best practices and lean processes, growing and supporting members in increasing their knowledge and expertise, while focusing on collaboration, continuous improvement and business value delivery. What We Offer: Innovative Projects: Working in technology at Fitch involves engaging with cutting-edge projects and utilizing the latest technologies to drive the financial services industry forward. Collaborative Environment: Fitch fosters a collaborative work culture where technologists work closely with financial analysts, data scientists, and other professionals to develop integrated solutions. Global Impact: Technology roles at Fitch have a global reach, contributing to solutions that impact financial markets and stakeholders worldwide. We'll Count on You To: Agile Coaching and Facilitation: Guide, coach, and motivate teams to increase Agile fluency and adoption; organize and lead Scrum ceremonies; facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution; Project and Scope Management: Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals, and deliverables to support business objectives; ensure progress tracking and communication through Agile metrics; conduct quarterly planning (sprint zero) in coordination with other squads across the tribe identify continuous improvement opportunities. Collaboration and Coordination: Coordinate activities with other squads across the program; partner with and support Product Owners and Tribe Leads; participate in Scrum of Scrums and collaborate with other Scrum Masters; contribute to the Scrum Master chapter, and various CoPs including Coaching CoP to set standards and improve best practices; promote Agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, accountability, and visibility. What You Need to Have: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business Management, or equivalent experience Experience in coaching and development of squads and other Scrum Masters Experience working with fully distributed scrum teams 3-5 years of working experience in various Agile methodologies, especially Scrum Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Strong communications, facilitation and interpersonal skills Agile and continuous improvement mindset with dedication to uncovering better ways of working Passion for continuous learning and personal development What Would Make You Stand Out: Experience in mentoring people In-depth knowledge of Jira (Jira AI, Automation, Dashboards, Goals, Timeline, Plan, JQL Filters, Analytics, Custom Charts), Confluence, MS Teams, MS Whiteboard, MS Forms Familiar with prompt engineering and Generative AI Experience in Behavior Driven Development, organizing and conducting workshops such as Event Storming and User Story Mapping Why Fitch? At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority. We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey. Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning. For more information please visit our websites: ******************** | ********************** | ********************* Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work. Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. FOR CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115,000 and $125,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch's total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

Fitch Solutions is currently seeking a Scrum Master, Lead based out of our Chicago office The Fitch Group Scrum Master Center of Excellence (CoE) is a global chapter dedicated to supporting, empowering and knowledge sharing for all organizational Agile practitioners. It is a community focused on evangelizing Scrum values and principles, helping squads follow best practices and lean processes, growing and supporting members in increasing their knowledge and expertise, while focusing on collaboration, continuous improvement and business value delivery. What We Offer: * Innovative Projects: Working in technology at Fitch involves engaging with cutting-edge projects and utilizing the latest technologies to drive the financial services industry forward. * Collaborative Environment: Fitch fosters a collaborative work culture where technologists work closely with financial analysts, data scientists, and other professionals to develop integrated solutions. * Global Impact: Technology roles at Fitch have a global reach, contributing to solutions that impact financial markets and stakeholders worldwide. We'll Count on You To: * Agile Coaching and Facilitation: * Guide, coach, and motivate teams to increase Agile fluency and adoption; * organize and lead Scrum ceremonies; * facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution; * Project and Scope Management: * Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals, and deliverables to support business objectives; * ensure progress tracking and communication through Agile metrics; * conduct quarterly planning (sprint zero) in coordination with other squads across the tribe * identify continuous improvement opportunities. * Collaboration and Coordination: * Coordinate activities with other squads across the program; * partner with and support Product Owners and Tribe Leads; * participate in Scrum of Scrums and collaborate with other Scrum Masters; * contribute to the Scrum Master chapter, and various CoPs including Coaching CoP to set standards and improve best practices; * promote Agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, accountability, and visibility. What You Need to Have: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business Management, or equivalent experience * Experience in coaching and development of squads and other Scrum Masters * Experience working with fully distributed scrum teams * 3-5 years of working experience in various Agile methodologies, especially Scrum * Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent * Strong communications, facilitation and interpersonal skills * Agile and continuous improvement mindset with dedication to uncovering better ways of working * Passion for continuous learning and personal development What Would Make You Stand Out: * Experience in mentoring people * In-depth knowledge of Jira (Jira AI, Automation, Dashboards, Goals, Timeline, Plan, JQL Filters, Analytics, Custom Charts), Confluence, MS Teams, MS Whiteboard, MS Forms * Familiar with prompt engineering and Generative AI * Experience in Behavior Driven Development, organizing and conducting workshops such as Event Storming and User Story Mapping Why Fitch? At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority. We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey. Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning. For more information please visit our websites: ******************** | ********************** | ********************* Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work. Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. FOR CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115,000 and $125,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch's total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch. Nearest Major Market: Chicago

(Hybrid - Onsite up to 3 days/week; Candidates must be within 45 miles) Employment Type: W2 Candidates Only Job Type: Full-Time | Senior Level We are seeking a highly experienced and technically adept Scrum Master who will also function as a Technical Program Manager to join a major banking client engagement. This role requires a strong background in Python development and a proven record in managing enterprise-level technology programs in financial services. The ideal candidate will be a senior-level professional with excellent communication, governance, and agile delivery skills. Serve as a Scrum Master and Technical Program Manager for multi-disciplinary teams, guiding Agile ceremonies and fostering team efficiency. Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective governance structures aligned with business objectives. Drive awareness and define strategic vision for the target state of various technology initiatives. Understand and map complex data process flows across wide organizational teams. Analyze current-state capabilities and gaps, and define and facilitate the implementation of future-state strategies. Manage all aspects of program delivery including timelines, financials, reporting, escalations, and risk mitigation. Effectively influence stakeholders at all organizational levels to align on priorities and resource allocation. Ensure strict adherence to enterprise data incident management policies and governance standards. Provide insights and solutions for process optimization and operational efficiencies. Utilize Quartz-based framework for program implementation and management. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in managing large-scale, complex technology programs and initiatives. Proven experience in Agile methodologies with hands-on Scrum Master responsibilities. Strong technical background, with mandatory experience in Python development. Familiarity with Quartz framework is highly preferred. Experience in financial services/banking domain is essential. Deep understanding of governance frameworks and managing technology risks. Proficient in stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, and driving consensus. Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment while delivering high-quality outcomes. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and presentation skills. Experience navigating complex, matrixed enterprise organizations. Additional Skills (Preferred) Program/Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, SAFe, CSM) Prior experience with enterprise-level transformation programs Data governance or data quality assurance exposure Join a dynamic and high-impact team driving digital transformation in the financial sector. Apply now to be a part of this exciting journey. TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 🚫 Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.

About Us WHY PRODRIVEN GLOBAL BRANDS? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on job sites all over the world. Focusing on end users' needs and delivering exceptional customer experience drives our success. Our entire process-from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization-creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across the world, ProDriven Global Brands are most preferred. Presently this position is in a hybrid status with a minimum of 1 day per month in the office for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs. The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs. Overview Are you ready to lead transformation and elevate IT operations? In this role, you'll drive process optimization, champion automation, and harness the power of Azure DevOps to align and empower multiple teams. Your expertise will create efficiencies, foster collaboration, and deliver measurable impact across the organization. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drive Non-Core Process Automation: Analyze business processes external to ERP and CRM platforms , identifying key opportunities for automation and leading the implementation of solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Lead Azure DevOps Adoption & Optimization (Multi-Team): Own and steer the effective use of Azure DevOps across multiple teams. Facilitate aligned sprint planning, manage backlogs, ensure clear progress tracking, and foster strong collaboration practices within the tool. Contribute to IT Governance Design & Implementation: Play a key role in designing, documenting, and implementing IT processes and control frameworks that uphold governance standards and mitigate risks. Guide Workload Prioritization: Assist leadership in prioritizing the IT workload across diverse teams and initiatives, ensuring focus aligns with business value and capacity. Deliver Key IT Projects: Manage and execute a range of IT projects, ensuring they meet objectives, stay within budget and schedule, and deliver the intended value. Manage IT Financial Tracking: Handle IT financial administration, including gathering cost data, contributing to budget forecasting, and preparing budget-to-actual reports. Generate Portfolio Summary Reports: Create and distribute clear summary reports detailing the progress, status, and key performance indicators of ongoing IT work from a portfolio perspective. Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement in IT governance processes and practices. Training: Developing and delivering training and awareness programs on IT governance policies and procedures to employees Emerging Technologies: Monitoring and assessing the governance implications of emerging technologies and recommending appropriate policies and controls. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job Perform Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation Qualifications Education, Licenses, and Certifications Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS or related field preferred or equivalent work experience Preferred certifications: SCRUM Master Years of Experience and Knowledge 5 ~ 7 years of Direct experience in IT Business Operations required Experience with Agile methodologies Proven ability to gather and document user requirements Demonstrated experience in project management and sprint planning Experience contributing significantly to the development of IT governance processes Experience guiding or assisting with workload prioritization Experience creating summary reports on work status Understanding of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL Expertise with Azure DevOps in a multi-team environment Experience managing cross-functional IT teams Experience designing or leading IT demand management Experience in a manufacturing environment Skills and Abilities Intermediate level Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint skills Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills Intermediate level system(s) skills in HRIS Systems Fluency bi-Lingual capabilities in English Travel Requirements 0% ~ 10% travel domestically required EEO Statement ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RR1

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within the teams of the world's leading companies to help them build innovative businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting-edge digital innovation for our customers. We delight in helping our customers execute their digital vision. Big projects or small, Halo Group knows that by combining the highest quality talent with our unwavering support, we will become an invaluable extension of the team. Halo Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics. Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognized for numerous awards, including: - INC 5000 - Future 50 - 101 Best and Brightest - Michigan 50 Companies to Watch - Goldline Research - “Most Dependable Companies” - Ernst & Young - “Entrepreneur of the Year” Finalist Title: Scrum Master/Project Lead Location : Westmont, IL Direct Hire. Job Description : Summary: IT Project Lead is responsible for working with the designated Delivery Teams and managing projects using SDLC methods in a fast-paced environment that may cross multiple business divisions. The IT Project Lead will facilitate and be responsible for managing multiple projects of varying sizes while adhering to IAA Project Management Processes to deliver software and other projects on time and within budget. IT Project Lead will play a key role in Delivery Teams' success by removing roadblocks to their work, leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work, and mentoring and developing team members. Process enhancements and process compliance is vital for IAA's success. As a part of the Project Management group, IT Project Lead will work on identifying new opportunities for process improvements in the SDLC to optimize work flow, communication or product delivery, and work with other IT Project Managers to implement and follow approved changes. Qualifications Responsibilities: Support the Product Managers and Technical Delivery Leads in managing business expectations for project deliverables, managing communications, and helping to implement an effective system of project governance Promote team work at all times and set a good personal example of attitude and performance Identify, track, communicate, manage and resolve project issues Identify, manage and mitigate project risk and roadblocks Manage project budget and financials Provide upward communication on project scope, schedule, budgets Proactively manage scope to ensure what was agreed upon in the Project Initiation document is delivered, unless changes are approved through scope management Manage the overall project plan to ensure work is assigned and completed on time and within budget Perform other job-related duties as necessary This position reports to the designated IT Project Manager Key Performance Indicators: Demonstrate strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive Thoroughly maintain and document all project documentation and processes Build and maintain solid relationships with the designated Delivery Teams and Business Groups Excellent attention and diligence to detail and a commitment to producing accurate project artifacts Efficient guidance and support to the designated Delivery Teams, proactive risk and roadblock mitigation Oversee all aspects of a project from inception and work effort estimation stages through delivery and project close. Coordinate all project related activities following standard project and software development methodologies. Effectively manage all the project lifecycle relationships to ensure that what is approved is delivered and ensure that any changes to commitments are effectively communicated and consensus is achieved. Promote effective work environment by closely coordinating with the designated Product Managers and Technical Delivery Leads Additional Information Title:Scrum Master, CSM, Project Lead, Project Manager, Agile Project Manager Skills: Agile, CSM, Scrum Master, Lead

InfoTech Resources is looking for a Project Manager/Scrum Master for a 10-12-week initial contract with our client in the insurance industry. The client is winding down their 2025 budget, but the role is likely to extend because they are launching a new project which will run into 2026. They need a Project Manager/Scrum Master with experience owning and delivering projects in an Agile development setting. It will be critical for candidates to have prior software implementation background, such as defining project plans, communicating with and presenting to C-suite/executive leadership, tracking dependencies, mitigating risks, and establishing and monitoring sprint ceremonies as well as metrics (velocity, etc.). In short, candidates must be proactive problem-solvers and dynamic communicators capable of managing executive stakeholder relationships. Applicants should also be familiar with various project methodologies and accompanying Microsoft software like MS Project, Teams, and Azure DevOps (ADO). The client prefers candidates available for a hybrid commute (2-3 days/week on-site) in the Northern Chicago suburbs but will consider alternative schedules. Requirements: 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager and Scrum Master PMP, CSM, or similar certifications are preferred but not required Expertise managing plans and teams from initiation through delivery on software implementation projects. Proven experience delivering technically complex Agile projects. Experience presenting progress/status reports on high-visibility projects to executive leadership Organize and facilitate key Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Support development and delivery of projects, enhancement, applications and functionalities. Assist in user story creation, prioritization, and backlog grooming. Track and report team velocity and manage sprint capacity. Manage dependencies in collaboration with other PMs, Scrum Masters, or relevant personnel. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills. Background identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks as well as resolve/escalate impediments efficiently. Insurance industry experience is a plus Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Word) and MS Project Strong communication skills and executive presence Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar area of study

We're seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead agile delivery for a major enterprise initiative: implementing ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) as part of our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) modernization program. What You'll Do Drive agile practices and coach teams through the full ServiceNow IRM implementation lifecycle. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with ServiceNow developers, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions align with strategic GRC objectives. What We're Looking For Agile Expertise: 5+ years as a Scrum Master on enterprise-scale projects; strong facilitation and coaching skills. ServiceNow IRM Experience: Hands-on knowledge of ServiceNow, especially IRM modules (risk management, issue management, controls testing, policy & compliance). GRC Knowledge: Understanding of governance, risk, and compliance processes. Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business teams. Nice to Have CSM, PSM, or ServiceNow certifications. Experience driving organizational change and Agile adoption.