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Scrum Lead / Agile Project Manager – Payments & Correspondent Banking

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Experience: 8–12 Years
Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000 per year

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Lead / Agile Project Manager to support strategic initiatives within Correspondent Banking, Payments, and Financial Services Technology. This role combines Scrum Master and Project Management responsibilities, leading Agile delivery teams while driving execution of complex payment-related programs.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in banking and payments, Agile delivery management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional program coordination. Experience supporting payment platforms, banking APIs, real-time payments, and financial technology initiatives is highly preferred.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Payments & Banking Domain Expertise

• 10+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, or Delivery Manager.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Correspondent Banking
  • Cross-Border Payments
  • Payment Processing Platforms
  • Payment Operations
  • Banking APIs
  • Digital Payments
  • Financial Services Technology
• Understanding of payment industry regulations, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Exposure to emerging payment technologies and digital asset ecosystems is a plus.

Agile & Scrum Leadership

• Proven experience leading Agile teams and delivery programs.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Scrum Framework
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Kanban
  • SAFe Principles
  • Continuous Delivery
• Experience facilitating:
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Standups
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Retrospectives
  • PI Planning
  • Backlog Refinement Sessions

Certifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent Agile certification required.

Project & Program Management

• Experience managing:
  • Complex Project Deliveries
  • Program Roadmaps
  • Risk Management
  • Dependency Management
  • Release Planning
  • Executive Reporting
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, quality, and delivery commitments across multiple teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working with:
  • Product Owners
  • Business Stakeholders
  • Technology Teams
  • Operations Teams
  • Executive Leadership
• Ability to align business objectives with technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Leadership

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile delivery teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and promote Agile best practices.
• Coach teams on Agile principles, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence.
• Drive accountability, transparency, and team ownership.

Project & Delivery Management

• Develop and manage project plans, roadmaps, milestones, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor project health and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Track delivery progress and communicate status to leadership and stakeholders.

Payments Program Delivery

• Support delivery of payment modernization and banking technology initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams involved in payment processing, integrations, operations, and platform enhancements.
• Ensure projects align with regulatory, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Support business and technology teams in delivering scalable payment solutions.

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary liaison between business and technology stakeholders.
• Facilitate discussions, planning sessions, and governance meetings.
• Provide regular status updates, dashboards, and executive communications.
• Drive alignment across multiple teams and competing priorities.

Governance & Risk Management

• Maintain project governance processes and delivery controls.
• Manage risk registers, issue logs, and dependency tracking.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and industry regulations.
• Support audit, compliance, and operational readiness activities.

Operational Coordination

• Coordinate development, testing, deployment, and release activities.
• Ensure delivery activities remain synchronized across teams.
• Collaborate with operations and support teams to ensure successful implementation and transition.

Preferred Leadership Skills

• Strong servant leadership and facilitation capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale financial services initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
• Proven success driving Agile transformation and delivery excellence.

Keywords

Scrum Master, Scrum Lead, Agile Project Manager, Delivery Manager, Payments, Correspondent Banking, Cross-Border Payments, Banking APIs, Payment Processing, Financial Services, Digital Payments, Real-Time Payments, Agile Delivery, Scrum, SAFe, CSM, PMI-ACP, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Release Management, Payment Modernization, Banking Technology.