Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced
Scrum Lead to drive Agile transformation initiatives within our
Corporate Finance Technology division. The ideal candidate will be SAFe certified and have a proven track record of leading enterprise-level Agile projects. This individual will play a critical role in aligning teams, facilitating agile ceremonies, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact technology solutions that support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting systems.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead one or more Scrum teams in Agile/Scrum practices and SAFe framework implementation.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Serve as a servant leader and Agile coach to cross-functional teams.
- Identify and resolve impediments to ensure successful delivery of sprints and program increments.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to refine and prioritize the backlog.
- Support Agile transformation initiatives and continuously improve team performance.
- Coordinate with Release Train Engineers, Solution Architects, and other team leads across ARTs.
- Track key metrics and generate actionable insights for continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:- 7+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum roles; at least 3 years as a Scrum Lead or Scrum Master.
- SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist) is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and enterprise Agile transformation.
- Experience working in Corporate Finance Technology or with finance-related platforms.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead multiple teams and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in large-scale Agile transformations within financial services or banking.
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Rally, or VersionOne.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in finance tech projects.
