Scrum Master
A top Fortune 50 financial institution in Vienna, VA is currently seeking a Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery teams within a SAFe environment. This individual will work closely with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to deliver complex solutions and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
About the Opportunity:
• Hybrid
to Vienna, VA
• Schedule:
Standard business hours, Monday–Friday
• Setting:
Agile delivery teams within financial services
• Other:
Must be able to work under minimal supervision and serve as both individual contributor and mentor
Responsibilities:
The Scrum Master
will be responsible for:
• Facilitating all Scrum ceremonies and ensuring adherence to Agile best practices
• Coaching teams on Lean-Agile principles and promoting SAFe core values
• Collaborating with Product Owners to manage backlogs and define iteration goals
• Proactively identifying and removing delivery impediments
• Leading efforts for continuous improvement across multiple delivery teams
• Supporting cross-team collaboration through participation in Scrum of Scrums
• Aligning development efforts with business and technology roadmaps
• Promoting transparency, communication, and high team performance
Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience in project management or Agile delivery
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or PMI-ACP
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum practices (SAFe framework preferred)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Databricks)
• Strong technical understanding of software development or system operations
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
Desired Skills:
• Experience in the Banking/Finance/Investment industry
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., BSA)
• SAFe Program Consultant or other advanced Agile certifications
• Strategic planning and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience with Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
