Charles Schwab

Senior Scrum Master

Charles Schwab$110K — $140K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years in software development or technology roles, 3+ years as a Scrum Master for multiple teams.
  • Experience facilitating core Scrum ceremonies for 1-3 teams with documented outcomes.
  • Proven track record of managing agile teams to achieve predictable, high-quality delivery.
  • Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum practices, with adaptability to team needs.
  • Familiarity with Lean or scaled Agile frameworks like SAFe or LeSS.
  • Experience driving measurable improvements in team delivery performance.

Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end Scrum execution for multiple teams, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned to business goals.
  • Identify, track, and resolve impediments to maintain delivery momentum across teams.
  • Coach teams on agile principles, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Leverage delivery metrics for actionable insights and improved forecasting accuracy.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners for backlog readiness and effective team planning.
  • Facilitate alignment between teams, managing inter-team dependencies for seamless execution.
  • Shield teams from unplanned work and context switching through structured backlog prioritization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape agile delivery practices at scale.
  • Mentorship and growth opportunities for aspiring agile leaders.
  • Comprehensive involvement in agile transformation initiatives.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and delivery outcomes.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly effective Manager, Scrum Master to join our Enterprise Middleware & Online Security Technology team to drive high-performing agile delivery across critical, mission-aligned platforms. In this leadership role, you will serve as a servant-leader and execution catalyst for multiple agile teams, ensuring consistent adoption of Scrum practices, removing impediments, and elevating delivery predictability, quality, and team health.You will take ownership of agile execution end-to-end, facilitating key ceremonies, proactively managing risks and dependencies, and enabling teams to operate at a sustainable, high-velocity pace. By partnering closely with product owners, engineering leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will ensure backlog readiness, drive alignment, and translate business priorities into predictable delivery outcomes.Beyond execution, you will act as a coach and change agent, mentoring teams to mature from “doing agile” to “being agile,” leveraging data-driven insights to continuously improve processes, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.This is a high-impact opportunity to shape how teams deliver at scale, bringing structure to complexity, accelerating time to value, and directly influencing the reliability and success of critical enterprise platforms.
What you have

- Drive agile delivery excellence by owning end-to-end Scrum execution for multiple teams by facilitating ceremonies, ensuring clear sprint outcomes, and driving predictable, high-quality delivery aligned to business priorities.- Remove impediments and manage dependencies by proactively identify, track, and resolve blockers while coordinating cross-team and external dependencies to maintain delivery momentum and minimize disruption.- Elevate agile maturity and team performance. Coaching teams and stakeholders on agile principles, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and mentor emerging leaders to strengthen overall team effectiveness.- Enable data-driven execution and transparency; Leveraging delivery metrics to provide actionable insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and communicate- Strengthen backlog readiness and planning discipline by partnering with Product Owners to ensure a well-refined, prioritized backlog, enabling teams to plan effectively and commit with confidence. clear, transparent status, risks, and capacity to stakeholders and leadership.- Drive cross-team alignment by identifying and managing inter-team dependencies, facilitate coordinated planning, and standardize practices where needed to enable seamless execution across the broader ecosystem.- Protect team focus and capacity by shielding teams from unplanned work and context switching by reinforcing agile processes and ensuring work flows through structured backlog prioritization.

Required Qualifications

▪ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. ▪ 8+ years of professional experience in software development, project delivery, or technology roles, with 3+ years serving as a Scrum Master supporting two or more agile teams concurrently▪ Demonstrated experience facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) for multiple teams (1–3 teams simultaneously) with consistent participation and documented outcomes.▪ Proven Scrum Master leadership experience managing one or more agile teams, with demonstrated success driving predictable, high-quality delivery.▪ Deep expertise in Agile and Scrum practices, with the ability to effectively facilitate ceremonies and adapt frameworks to team maturity and organizational needs.▪ Experience with Lean or scaled Agile frameworks (e.g. SAFe, LeSS) and the ability to apply these alongside Scrum where appropriate.▪ Experience driving measurable improvements in delivery performance, such as increasing sprint predictability, reducing cycle time, or improving team velocity consistency▪ Experience managing and resolving delivery impediments.▪ Experience partnering with Product Owners to maintain backlog readiness.▪ Demonstrated experience coaching teams on Agile practices.

Preferred Qualifications

▪ Proven ability to lead agile transformation or maturity initiatives.▪ Experience facilitating cross-team or program-level ceremonies.▪ Experience working in regulated or risk-sensitive environments (e.g., financial services, fintech, or security-focused platforms), balancing delivery speed with compliance and quality requirements.▪ Background in software engineering, or technical delivery roles, enabling deeper collaboration with engineering teams and stronger understanding of technical workflows.▪ Experience mentoring or developing other Scrum Masters or team facilitators, contributing to broader agile capability within the organization.

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Charles Schwab Careers

Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

Work You’ll Do

At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead through innovation. Charles Schwab’s commitment to technology and innovation is fundamental to our service delivery. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing new solutions that redefine the future of finance. Your leadership can guide significant projects that impact our company and the industry.

Grow Your Career

Charles Schwab believes in fostering the growth of its employees. Whether through professional development programs, diversity training, or leadership workshops, we ensure that our team members receive the support and training they need to advance their careers. With a variety of career paths available, your job at Schwab can evolve with your interests and expertise.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

Benefits and Culture

Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

Networking and Professional Development

Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

Join Our Team

Explore the numerous career paths available at Charles Schwab and discover how your talents can be utilized to their fullest potential. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring across various disciplines and look forward to adding innovative, driven individuals to our team.

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Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
NASDAQ

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