Senior Scrum Master with Project Management experience

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

As a Lead Scrum Master, you will play a critical role in driving Agile delivery and ensuring project success across complex, enterprise-level initiatives. You will manage the Scrum process for geographically dispersed teams, applying deep Agile expertise and strong project management skills to deliver high-quality products on time and within scope. This role requires balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution, fostering collaboration across squads, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Agile Leadership

• Apply Agile principles and frameworks (e.g., Scrum) to maximize squad success.
• Coach Product Owner (PO) and squad to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog with refined user stories.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and participate in Scrum of Scrums sessions to align priorities and dependencies.
• Balance delivery timeframes with continuous iteration to incorporate customer feedback effectively.

Project Management

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure delivery within scope and budget.
• Oversee requirements traceability, release management, test case management, and defect tracking.
• Coordinate code movement across environments (Development, Testing, UAT, Production) and related planning activities.
• Monitor progress, risks, and impediments; escalate issues and implement mitigation strategies.

Coaching & Facilitation

• Provide role-based coaching (PO, QA, Dev, etc.) and foster collaboration within and across teams.
• Create a safe environment for ceremonies to encourage active participation and mediate conflicts.
• Act as a change agent promoting continuous improvement and Agile maturity.

Reporting & Communication

• Deliver accurate, transparent updates to stakeholders with concise metrics on progress, risks, and impediments.
• Influence senior stakeholders and facilitate decision-making across multiple squads.

Risk & Control Alignment

• Integrate risk and compliance processes into daily responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risks effectively.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6-8 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Talent needed for success

Agile Expertise

• Deep understanding of Agile principles, frameworks (Scrum, etc.), and tools.
• Hands-on experience as a Scrum Master with exposure to Product Owner responsibilities.

Project Management Skills

• Strong experience in planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and delivery management.
• Proven ability to manage projects within defined processes, budgets, and timelines.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle and release management.

Leadership & Communication

• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport across teams and influence stakeholders.

Certifications

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) required or highly preferred.
• Product Owner certification (CSPO, PSPO) a plus.
• PMP or other project management certifications a strong advantage.
• Additional Agile certifications (SAFe, LeSS) a plus.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.