Scrum Master/ Project Manager

We're looking for an experienced Scrum Master / Project Manager to support multiple Agile teams delivering solutions for commercial banking and payment services. This role offers the opportunity to guide collaborative teams, improve delivery practices, and help drive meaningful business outcomes in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Responsibilities

• Coach and support multiple Scrum teams in Agile and Scrum practices.
• Facilitate key Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Help teams stay focused, collaborative, and aligned to sprint goals and business priorities.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain a healthy backlog and support delivery planning.
• Identify, escalate, and remove barriers that may impact team progress.
• Encourage continuous improvement and adoption of Agile best practices.
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies and support communication across business, product, technology, and operations partners.
• Contribute to release readiness, planning, and delivery transparency.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master supporting multiple Agile teams.
• Strong understanding of Scrum principles, Agile methodologies, and delivery practices.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams toward better outcomes.
• Proven ability to identify impediments and help drive resolution.
• Experience with Agile project management and release management practices.
• Strong communication, facilitation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile tools.

Preferred Skills

• CSM, PSM, or SAFe Scrum Master certification.
• Experience in commercial banking, treasury management, payments, ACH, Positive Pay, or related financial services areas.
• Background working in a regulated environment.
• Experience coordinating delivery across multiple teams and business stakeholders.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all people are welcomed, valued, and supported. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to the team.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $33 - $67 per hour based on qualifications and experience.