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CTG is seeking to fill a Scrum Master II opening for our client in Buffalo, NY.

**Location:** Buffalo, NY

**Duration:** 6 months

Overview:

+ Provide servant-leadership and mentorship to multiple cross-functional agile teams.

+ Apply Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, and XP to promote continuous improvement.

+ Coach teams on agile principles to foster self-organization, collaboration, and transparency.

+ Visualize and communicate team progress and impediments to stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Utilize agile practices such as user stories, retrospectives, ATDD, TDD, pairing, and information radiators to build high-performing teams.

+ Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and learning within teams.

+ Create and deliver team-level coaching content tailored to agile practices.

+ Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

+ Promote workflow transparency through effective use of dashboards and metrics.

+ Remove impediments that are beyond the team’s authority.

+ Collaborate with other Agile Leaders to improve agile practices across the organization.

+ Mentor and support less experienced Scrum Masters.

+ Organize and host team learning opportunities, such as training sessions, meetups, and communities of practice.

+ Follow company risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls.

+ Design, implement, and maintain internal controls to mitigate risks.

+ Support diversity and uphold the client’s brand values.

+ Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

+ Operates independently to lead agile teams in complex environments.

+ Drives outcomes through influence and accountability rather than direct authority.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

+ No direct reports.

+ Manages team dynamics and agile delivery through facilitation and influence.

Education and Experience Required:

+ Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience as a member of an agile team, including 2 years as a Scrum Master.

+ In lieu of a degree, 8 years of combined education and/or relevant work experience, including 4 years on agile teams and 2 years as a Scrum Master.

+ Knowledge of the banking industry.

+ Experience working in a Scaled Agile environment.

+ Proficiency with Jira, Power BI, and other agile tools.

Education and Experience Preferred:

+ Experience in at least two technology roles (e.g., project management, UX, development, QA).

+ Proven ability to foster team self-organization and improvement.

+ Knowledge of Agile, Lean, and Design Thinking principles.

+ Experience with digital capability development and delivery.

+ Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead through influence.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact **Tana Stilloe at [email protected]** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.