Lead Scrum Master

Depository Trust Clearing Corporation - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tampa, FL

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Lead Scrum Master at DTCC plays a crucial role in managing the scrum process within a development squad, ensuring high standards in product quality and timely delivery of projects. This position involves applying Agile methodologies to facilitate collaboration among geographically dispersed teams, overseeing project management tasks, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and self-sufficiency within the squad.

Responsibilities

• Understand Agile and relevant frameworks to maximize squad success.
• Coach Product Owner and squad to maintain a healthy and prioritized backlog.
• Balance delivery timeframes with continuous iteration based on customer feedback.
• Participate in Scrum of Scrums sessions to align priorities and timelines.
• Provide role-based coaching and facilitate coaching sessions with the squad.
• Create a safe environment for all ceremonies to encourage participation.
• Facilitate and mediate conflicts within the squad.
• Ensure accurate communication to stakeholders with metrics and updates on progress.
• Support Product Owner in release planning and coordinate code movement between environments.
• Manage project planning, goal setting, and resource coordination.
• Build meaningful relationships with squad members and resolve issues through rapport.
• Act as a change agent and drive continuous learning and process improvements.
• Monitor and mitigate risks while aligning control processes into daily responsibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Agile Development, with Scrum Master (or similar) experience.
• Previous software development lifecycle experience.
• Scrum Master certification is a plus.

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.
• Flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.