Akkodis · 8 hours ago
Scrum Master
Kennesaw, GA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$70/hr - $73/hr
7+ years expAkkodis is seeking an Agile Scrum Master with a client in Charlotte, NC/Kennesaw, GA. The role involves driving enterprise-level technology projects under strict governance and change management processes, while managing large-scale, cross-functional projects and ensuring effective communication with senior executives.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Amit Kumar
Responsibilities
Scrum Master role: Certified Scrum Master with strong Agile experience, especially using Jira
Enterprise Change expertise: Deep familiarity with banking Enterprise Change tools, governance, and delivery processes
Project leadership: Ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional, customer-facing projects(implementations, migrations, upgrades, conversions, recoveries)
Matrix management: Coordinate resources across multiple lines of business, balancing competing priorities
Budget & funding management: Work closely with accounting and leadership to ensure projects stay on budget or secure additional funding when needed
Executive communication: Present succinct updates, issues, and solutions to senior executives weekly — crisp, candid, and solution-oriented
Risk & issue management: Identify potential problems early, mitigate risks, and keep projects on track
Soft skills emphasis: Strong interpersonal skills, relationship-building with CTO Group, GIS, and business leaders. Ability to take constructive criticism without being derailed
Adaptability: Handle shifting priorities, concurrent projects, and high-pressure environments with strong time management
Qualification
Required
Scrum Master Certification
7+ years of enterprise project management experience (preferably Fortune 50 scale)
Strong Agile/Waterfall methodology experience
Financial services background (non-negotiable)
Prior Delivery Lead experience (huge plus, possibly mandatory)
Knowledge of core banking processes and operations
Excellent communication (oral, written, PowerPoint)
Self-motivated, quick learner, able to take ownership immediately
Preferred
Certified Scrum Master with strong Agile experience, especially using Jira
Deep familiarity with banking Enterprise Change tools, governance, and delivery processes
Ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional, customer-facing projects (implementations, migrations, upgrades, conversions, recoveries)
Coordinate resources across multiple lines of business, balancing competing priorities
Work closely with accounting and leadership to ensure projects stay on budget or secure additional funding when needed
Present succinct updates, issues, and solutions to senior executives weekly — crisp, candid, and solution-oriented
Identify potential problems early, mitigate risks, and keep projects on track
Strong interpersonal skills, relationship-building with CTO Group, GIS, and business leaders
Ability to take constructive criticism without being derailed
Handle shifting priorities, concurrent projects, and high-pressure environments with strong time management
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
An EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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