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Scrum Master

Cincinnati, OH

**Type:** Contract

**Category:** Program/Project Management

**Industry:** Financial Services

**Reference ID:** JN -012026-104861

**Date Posted:** 01/04/2026

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/XhxnX0

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Description:

**On Site in Cincinnati, Ohio**

Banking institution with over 150 years of operation and offerings in commercial & consumer banking across 12 states

Rate: $65-$75/hr W2

_Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

Responsibilities:

+ Solid understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility

+ Understanding of how to build high-performing teams that utilize inspect-and-adapt loops to continuously learn and improve

+ Ability to use empirical data collection to benefit the team and the organization

+ Strong critical and creative problem‑solving skills

+ Able to present, teach, mentor, and facilitate at multiple levels of the organization, particularly within a team environment

+ Collaborates effectively with team members; values team success over individual success

+ Committed to continuous learning in Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitation, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and listening

+ Understanding of all software lifecycle development disciplines:

+ Project Management

+ Requirements Management

+ Analysis & Design

+ Quality Assurance & Testing

+ Implementation

+ Deployment

+ Configuration & Change Management

+ Working knowledge of practices that support agility (CI, CD, TDD, automated TDD, etc.)

+ Working knowledge of other Agile frameworks and ways of working (Kanban, Scrumban, XP, Mob Programming, etc.)

+ Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environment

+ Strong leadership skills, including leading by example as a servant leader and modeling agile mindset shifts

+ Ability to apply multiple approaches to removing Agile Squad impediments (e.g., cultural barriers, logistics, coordination with other squads/teams)

+ Escalates impediments to appropriate organizational entities when necessary

+ Facilitates communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including with the Agile Center

+ Works to improve the effectiveness of all Agile Squad roles

+ Shields the Agile Squad from external requests and interference to maintain productivity

+ Fosters self‑organization, learning, and growth within the Agile Squad

+ Builds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear

Experience Requirements:

+ 5+ years of full-time business experience

+ 3+ years of Scrum experience

+ Strong oral and written communication skills; experienced in presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple organizational levels, particularly within team environments

+ Experience communicating and removing impediments outside the team

+ Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts

+ Ability to resolve interpersonal and organizational conflicts; strong mediation skills

+ Active coach and mentor focused on growing and maximizing team potential; brings high energy and passion to building strong teams

+ Ability to build trust and rapport to create a sustainable and effective workplace

+ Ability to promote innovative thinking and self‑improvement

Education Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent work experience

_Recruitment Transparency Notice_

_Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_** **[email protected]_** **_, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ [email protected]_ _._

_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

_Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_