Senior Scrum Master with banking experience
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About the Role
Datamatics seeks a Senior Scrum Master with 10+ years of experience to lead Agile delivery programs in banking. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams, manage squads, and drive delivery roadmaps.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the successful delivery of multiple Agile initiatives and programs
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Drive Agile best practices across teams and continuously improve delivery processes
- Coach and mentor teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles and frameworks
- Establish, structure, and lead cross functional delivery squads
- Assess program requirements and create logical squad structures aligned to business objectives
- Effectively decompose epics and large initiatives into manageable user stories and work packages
- Ensure optimal allocation of work across squads based on skills, capacity, dependencies, and priorities
- Monitor squad performance and delivery commitments to ensure predictable outcomes
- Own and drive delivery roadmaps, sprint plans, release plans, and milestone tracking
- Ensure clear visibility of progress, dependencies, blockers, and delivery risks
- Work closely with Product Owners and business stakeholders to prioritize backlogs and align delivery with strategic objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience delivering complex programs and projects using Agile methodologies
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master leading multiple Agile squads and large scale delivery programs
- Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean Agile, and modern delivery frameworks
- Demonstrated experience breaking down complex initiatives into actionable user stories and delivery increments
- Strong knowledge of backlog management, sprint planning, estimation techniques, and release planning
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions
- Exceptional leadership and influencing skills
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Ability to challenge constructively and drive difficult conversations
- High level of accountability and ownership
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
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Key Responsibilities
- Agile Delivery Leadership: Lead the successful delivery of multiple Agile initiatives and programs. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Drive Agile best practices across teams and continuously improve delivery processes. Coach a
- Squad Formation & Management: Establish, structure, and lead cross functional delivery squads. Assess program requirements and create logical squad structures aligned to business objectives. Effectively decompose epics and large initiatives into manageable user stories and work packages. Ensure opti
- Delivery Planning & Execution: Own and drive delivery roadmaps, sprint plans, release plans, and milestone tracking. Ensure clear visibility of progress, dependencies, blockers, and delivery risks. Work closely with Product Owners and business stakeholders to prioritize backlogs and align delivery w
- Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively identify delivery risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies before they materialize. Develop mitigation strategies and drive timely resolution of issues. Escalate critical risks appropriately while providing actionable recommendations. Ensure teams remain focused
- Stakeholder Management & Communication: Build strong relationships with business, technology, and executive stakeholders. Communicate delivery status, risks, dependencies, and challenges with clarity and confidence. Influence teams and stakeholders to make informed decisions that support successful
- Scope & Change Management: Assess the impact of changing requirements on delivery timelines, resources, and budgets. Provide clear recommendations regarding trade offs, delivery implications, and implementation approaches. Hold firm on governance and delivery commitments while ensuring stakeholders
- Program Governance: Establish and maintain delivery metrics, reporting frameworks, and Agile performance indicators. Drive accountability across squads and stakeholders. Ensure alignment between program objectives, delivery plans, and organizational goals. Champion continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience delivering complex programs and projects using Agile methodologies.
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master leading multiple Agile squads and large scale delivery programs.
- Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean Agile, and modern delivery frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience breaking down complex initiatives into actionable user stories and delivery increments.
- Strong knowledge of backlog management, sprint planning, estimation techniques, and release planning.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions.
Key Competencies
- Exceptional leadership and influencing skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to challenge constructively and drive difficult conversations.
- High level of accountability and ownership.
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Strong risk identification and mitigation capabilities.
- Ability to thrive in fast paced environments with shifting priorities.
- Resilient, decisive, and delivery focused.
- Confident in advocating for what is best for the program, even when facing resistance.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
- SAFe Agilist (SA)
- PMI ACP
- PMP (Preferred)
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent delivery of program objectives within agreed timelines.
- High performing squads operating with clear accountability and ownership.
- Risks identified and mitigated before impacting delivery.
- Transparent stakeholder communication and expectation management.
- Effective handling of changing priorities without compromising delivery quality.
- Continuous improvement in team velocity, predictability, and delivery outcomes.
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