Associate Director Scrum Master

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:   

The IT FinSight Delivery department supports the development & testing needs of multiple DTCC core business lines. The Principal Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating and coaching, guides a cross-functional team in using the Scrum framework for software development within an Agile environment. They ensure the team follows Scrum principles and practices, fostering a collaborative and efficient environment for delivering high-quality products. The Scrum Master is a leader who empowers the team to be successful within the Scrum framework, focusing on efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• The Principal Scrum Master guides assigned teams in the use of the Scrum framework including the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile practices. 
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Testers, and Dev teams to ensure alignment and delivery. 
• The Principal Scrum Master creates and maintains Jira projects and is responsible for tracking and reporting on team commitments as well as resolving (or assisting in resolving) risks, issues, and dependencies. 
• The Principal Scrum Master is critical in identifying and driving standards and best practices within the squad. 
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timeline and budget. 
• Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations, data security standards, and internal process governance. 
• Coach junior Scrum Masters on best practices and Agile principals.

Qualifications:

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

Talents Needed for Success:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent required 
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) 
• Experience working in software application development, digital transformation and cloud migration projects. 
• Experience with tools such as Jira, HP PPM, MS Office tools. 
• Familiarity with financial systems and risk management practices. 
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. 

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.