Job Description:
Job Description Summary:
The IT Project Manager will be responsible for leading the delivery of applications supporting enterprise operations
across Synchrony Financial. This project manager will work on a dynamic team with
the goal of leading innovative banking solutions to production. This individual will be responsible in leading Agile
Teams as the Scrum Master for delivery of prioritized initiatives for enterprise Ops
Essential Responsibilities:
Scrum Master for development teams, also acting as Agile Coach for other teams in India
Work with business teams to shape business requirements and provide ongoing communication through
project execution
Ensures development stories, acceptance criteria, assumptions, and all related documentation are timely and
complete, supporting development, testing, and user acceptance activities.
Develop project/program plans to realize the requirements, while leading, managing, tracking, and
communicating the execution of the plans and ensure that projects are completed on time
and within budget.
Generates process reports indicating velocity, burn-down, etc.
Communicate and facilitate effectively across diverse audiences within and outside of the Sprint Team (key
stakeholders, executives)
Manage a diverse IT team consisting of application architects, application engineers, UX designers, and
outsourced vendors.
Lead projects in Waterfall or Agile methodologies. Support transition to Agile and function independently as a
scrum master.
Conduct Scrum Ceremonies: Daily Stand Ups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, Demos/Reviews,
Retrospectives, and release planning.
Manage Sprints – keeping order, process, delivery, priorities accurate and on time
Keep scrum team focused on concrete priorities while keeping outside influences from disrupting the Scrum
team and actively identify and remove waste and distractions
Work with Product Owners and QA team to ensure that testing and feedback is completed in a timely manner
and meeting the Sprint timelines
Advocate for autonomous, self-organizing, empowered, and continuously improving teams.
Lead in production support prioritization with key stakeholders and identify and pursue improvements.
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of work experience with at least 3+ years of IT experience in developing and
implementing information technology systems
Minimum 3 years of experience in project management and strong understanding SDLC project management
practices
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Scrum Master role leading different Agile teams
Desired Characteristics:
Experience and knowledge of java technology platforms and processes of Contact Center
Experience of working as Agile coach for one or more teams
Experience managing offshore resources, organizing and motivate large cross-functional teams.
Experience managing projects in large banking and financial services companies
Experience managing multiple scrum teams in parallel
Strong business acumen and superior decision-making skills
Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to manage expectations of the business,
clients, team members, management and external groups
Strong cross-functional team player with the ability to work seamlessly across a matrix organization
Creativity, enthusiasm and energy with a strong customer “can do” attitude and result oriented.
Hands on, self-motivated professional style with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple initiatives
Ability to understand technical requirements of projects and effectively manage resources, vendors and test
efforts Desire to work in an open, collaborative and fast-paced environment
Salary: Not Disclosed by Recruiter
Industry:IT-Software / Software Services
Functional Area:IT Software – Application Programming , Maintenance
Role Category:Project Management
Role:Project Manager-IT/Software
Employment Type: Permanent Job, Full Time
Keyskills:
IT Project Management Scrum Master Agile Waterfall Transition Production Support Java
Desired Candidate Profile:
Please refer to the Job description above
Company Profile:
CLARITY CONSULTING
Leading Financial Services Organisation