Scrum Master

Job Title: RTE/Scrum Master Location: New York City, NY Work Arrangement: Hybrid Client Industry: Banking Client Duration: 12+ months contract to hire Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM Must-Haves: Business Analysis & Requirements Management: Strong proficiency in gathering stakeholder needs, writing functional requirements/user stories, maintaining backlogs, and bridging business goals with technical execution. Release Train Engineer (RTE) & Scaled Execution: Expertise in steering Agile Release Trains (ARTs), facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning, tracking release metrics, and managing enterprise-wide risks, impediments, and cross-train dependencies. Scaled Agile Framework & Leadership: Proven track record of planning and coordinating large-scale program deliverables across multiple organizations, aligning business and IT leaders on overall strategy, target outcomes, cost, and release timelines. Agile Scrum Facilitation: Deep expertise in running core Agile ceremonies (Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives) while guiding teams through estimation, sub-task creation, and scope-creep protection. Agile Tooling & Portfolio Analytics: Hands-on experience with Jira/Jira Align administration, board management, and leveraging burndown charts and portfolio reporting tools to track velocity, delivery cadence, and program health. Impediment Removal & Flow Optimization: Skilled in proactively identifying and eliminating external dependencies, resolving internal process bottlenecks, and streamlining cross-organizational workflows. Servant Leadership & Team Coaching: Strong track record of coaching team members on Agile/SAFe principles, conducting 1-on-1s to resolve interpersonal friction, and fostering self-organizing, high-performing teams through empathy, transparent communication, and active mentoring. Compensation Hourly Rate: $70 to $75 per hour This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable) About Us: At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact. Ready to Apply? Apply now or reach out to Mansi Bhatt at mansi.bhatt@collabera.com for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!