Scrum Master - Hybrid

Scrum Master - Hybrid#26-05722 New York, NY Hybrid Contract Starts 5/26/2026 Ends 12/31/2026 Job Description Genesis10 is currently seeking a Scrum Master - Hybrid position with a Major Financial Services Firm located in New York, NY. This is a 6 month contract opportunity. This role will focus on implementing and supporting a lightweight agile framework designed to improve visibility, tracking, and reporting of operational and project-based work across business-focused teams. This position differs from a traditional software development Scrum Master role, as the primary stakeholders are business users engaged in BAU, Operational and Finance-related activities. The objective is to establish practical and sustainable processes within Jira that enable leadership to better capture work activity, resource allocation, and reporting metrics across both funded initiatives and BAU support functions. The environment is highly dynamic and transitional, requiring a candidate who is adaptable, collaborative, and capable of tailoring agile methodologies to meet evolving organizational needs.

Responsibilities:

Support the implementation and maturation of a lightweight agile delivery framework across business and operational teams Assist stakeholders in capturing, organizing, and tracking work activities within Jira to support monthly reporting and operational visibility Guide users who are new to agile methodologies and Jira tooling, including foundational concepts such as epics, stories, workflows, and work categorization Partner with leadership to develop reporting structures that align business work tracking with broader engineering and delivery metrics teams distinguish and track funded project work versus BAU/support activities for reporting and governance purposes Configure and maintain Jira boards, workflows, custom fields, labels, and dashboards to support evolving business requirements Provide rmendations regarding process improvements and pragmatic agile adoption strategies appropriate for non-traditional agile environments Support teams operating within hybrid delivery models w work may not follow standard s-based development practices Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by promoting process consistency, operational transparency, and reporting accuracy Facilitate standups and Scrum-related meetings as needed to support team continuity and delivery oversight Maintain a flexible and collaborative approach within an evolving organizational structure and delivery model

Requirements:

Experience serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Lead, Agile Project Manager, or similar role within enterprise environments Strong working knowledge of Jira, including: Epic and story hierarchy, Boards and workflows, Work categorization and tracking, Reporting and dashboard configuration Experience supporting users with limited exposure to agile methodologies and Jira tooling Ability to adapt Scrum and agile principles to operational, business, or hybrid delivery environments Experience supporting work tracking for both project-based initiatives and BAU operational activities Strongmunication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills Ability to operate effectively within evolving processes and organizational structures Desired skills: Experience supporting finance, operations, or other business-focused teams outside of traditional software engineering organizations Familiarity with lightweight or hybrid agile delivery models Experience developing operational reporting frameworks and work visibility metrics Prior experience within financial services or similarly regulated enterprise environments Pay range: $42.80 - $52.80 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please ! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.