Project Manager Scrum Master

Maureen Uma Perre

Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master

Lawrenceville, GA

SUMMARY:

Seasoned Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master with 12+ years of experience in FinTech, Capital Markets, and Banking domains. Adept at driving large-scale digital and data transformation initiatives in high-compliance environments. Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams across Java/.NET ecosystems, integrate APIs, and deliver value within Agile and Waterfall frameworks. Strong mix of technical background (QA, SDLC oversight) and business-facing delivery in complex regulatory projects.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Capital Markets & FinTech Projects

Agile & Waterfall Delivery

Technical Project Management (Java/.NET, SDLC)

Regulatory & Compliance Projects (Data Lake, MDM)

Risk, Budget & Dependency Management

Backlog Management, Agile Ceremonies (Scrum, SAFe) Stakeholder Communication & Change Management

Tools: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Azure, Smartsheet TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages & Platforms: Java, .NET, Oracle, D365, Azure Tools: Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Power BI, SAP Crystal Reports Frameworks: Agile (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), Waterfall, Hybrid CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Certified Product Owner (CSPO)

EDUCATION:

B.A. (Hons), Business Administration

Buckinghamshire New University – Specialization in Operations & Project Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Agile Project Manager

Fiserv (via Primus Consulting), Alpharetta, GA Sep 2022 – Feb 2025

Led 5 cross-functional Scrum teams delivering regulatory and capital markets solutions.

Managed end-to-end delivery of Java/.NET fintech platforms through agile ceremonies and release planning.

Facilitated PI planning, retrospectives, and Agile coaching as Release Train Engineer (RTE).

Oversaw integrations with Salesforce, ServiceNow, and third-party APIs.

Identified and mitigated risks, tracked KPIs, and reported updates to executive stakeholders.

Developed detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

Ensured proper documentation of project deliverables, decisions, and communications.

Facilitated team meetings, Scrum artifacts, collaboration, and accountability across teams.

Managed project budgets and ensured efficient resource usage within financial constraints. IT Project Manager / Agile PM Consultant

Shellpoint Mortgage / BGS Consulting Jul 2017 – Aug 2022

Led a $10.5M Data Lake project improving capital markets analytics and compliance.

Coordinated delivery of MDM and D365 CRM initiatives across internal and vendor teams.

Implemented Agile best practices across development and QA teams.

Directed integration of Oracle Data Governance platforms and enterprise analytics tools.

Partnered with business owners to prioritize backlogs and deliver high-impact features.

Defined and managed scope, quality, and performance standards across projects.

Facilitated requirements gathering with business stakeholders and development teams.

Conducted post-implementation reviews and lessons learned sessions to optimize delivery.

Monitored cross-team dependencies and risks to ensure proactive resolution. Project Manager – Digital & Core Banking

Flagstar Bank Jan 2015 – Jun 2017

Delivered cross-departmental digital transformation initiatives for banking operations.

Managed release cycles, risk logs, and dependency resolutions across departments.

Worked closely with QA and compliance teams to ensure high product quality.

Created project roadmaps and stakeholder communication plans.

Tracked deliverables to ensure timely and under-budget completion.

Set and managed customer expectations, including executive stakeholder reporting.

Identified and acted on internal process improvements and operational gaps. Project Manager – Wealth Management Systems

Wells Fargo Dec 2012 – Jan 2015

Managed digital and core system upgrade projects focused on wealth management tools.

Created and executed project plans while aligning with compliance regulations.

Collaborated with third-party vendors and internal infrastructure teams.

Conducted stakeholder workshops and updated leadership on project KPIs.

Resolved blockers and led continuous improvement sessions post-deployment.

Developed change management processes to support successful rollouts.

Ensured timely contract and vendor management, maintaining cost efficiency. Project Manager

Spechomes Jul 2007 – Jul 2012

Supported project managers and stakeholders in end-to-end financial software delivery.

Worked closely with internal and external teams to track requirements, testing, and documentation.

Coordinated testing cycles and collaborated with UAT teams to ensure quality delivery.

Managed risks, issues, and deployment plans through collaboration with business and IT.

Liaised with vendors and program managers to support delivery milestones.

Created, monitored, and managed project plans, financial tracking, and migration timelines.

Led governance activities and internal improvement initiatives for software rollouts. Project Coordinator

HSBC Feb 2000 – Jun 2007

Supported Programs Director in managing day-to-day operations of multiple financial projects.

Monitored project performance against plan and conducted risk and cost reviews.

Facilitated team meetings and documentation of meeting outcomes.

Tracked and reported on project spend, escalating discrepancies to finance.

Communicated project status and timelines across teams and leadership.

Provided effective leadership and acted as primary escalation contact.

Supported change control, documentation review, and cross-team collaboration.

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