Infrastructure PM/ Scrum Manager
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Position Title: IT Project Manager / Scrum Master
Location: Phoenix, AZ (On-Site/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Overview
A client in the financial services industry is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager / Scrum Master to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This individual will play a key role in leading IT infrastructure initiatives while driving Agile delivery practices across cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of project management discipline, Scrum leadership, and financial acumen, with proven experience managing budgets and delivering complex IT infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure projects (networks, systems, cloud, and enterprise platforms)
- Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams, facilitating ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.)
- Partner with stakeholders, business leaders, and technical teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
- Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking
- Identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks, and proactively drive resolution
- Ensure alignment between Agile delivery practices and traditional project management governance
- Track and report on project progress, KPIs, and financial performance to leadership
- Drive continuous improvement across Agile processes and team performance
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in IT Project Management and/or Scrum Master roles
- Proven experience managing IT infrastructure projects (servers, networks, cloud, etc.)
- Strong experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, financials, and forecasting
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working within financial services or highly regulated industries
Preferred Qualifications
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
- PMP or similar project management certification
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or MS Project
- Exposure to hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments