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Lead Scrum Master

AT DTCC
DTCC

Lead Scrum Master

Dallas, TX

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're 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.

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).

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The impact you will have in this role:

Being a member of the Scrum Master team you will be a key member of a development squad with a well-defined software development life cycle process. The Lead Scrum Master applies a broad technical knowledge of the Agile methodology to manage the scrum process with geographically dispersed teams to deliver exceptional standards in product quality and timely, predictable delivery of projects. The Lead Scrum Master oversees cross functional coordination and communication, requirements traceability, release management, test case management, and defect tracking concerns to keep delivery on track.

Your Primary Responsibilities:
  • Understands Agile and relevant frameworks (e.g., scrum) to increase the success of the squad.
  • Possess a comprehensive understanding of Agile tools, techniques, principles and values and apply this knowledge to the squad.
  • Coach PO and squad to maintain a healthy and prioritized backlog with refined user stories.
  • Successfully balance delivery timeframes and continuous iteration so that customer feedback is always incorporated.
  • Participate in Scrum of Scrums sessions to ensure the Squad and the others in the Tribe are aligned on priorities, dependencies and timelines.
  • Provide role (PO, QA, Dev, etc.) based coaching and proactively facilitate coaching session with the squad.
  • Coach the squad to consider how squad/product vision affects other squads we regularly interact with.
  • Create a safe environment for all ceremonies to encourage active participation from all squad members.
  • Facilitate and mediate conflicts within the squad.
  • Ensure accurate and transparent communications to collaborators with concise metrics and updates on progress, risks, and impediments.
  • Supports Product Owner on release planning.
  • Coordinate movement of code between Development, Testing, UAT and Production environments and a related planning, resourcing and scheduling activities.
  • Managing and delivering projects to specification using a defined development process and delivering within budget and timeline
  • Build meaningful relationships with squad members and resolve most issues demonstrating your rapport and trust with squad members.
  • Be an enthusiastic change agent and peer.
  • Accept change and use it to drive continuous learning and process improvements within the squads.
  • Continuously seek and act on feedback received to bring about positive changes. Servant Leadership
  • Understand both the squad's overall capacity and impediments that impact individual members of the squad. Work to create a team culture that values sustainable execution by not over-committing.
  • Coach the squad to provide input for squad level decision making to achieve a common goal.
  • Identify and work to resolve approach impediments as they arise.
  • Coach squad with knowledge and expertise as well as encourage experimentation to support their journey towards self-sufficiency.
  • Aligns risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; advances appropriately

NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 6 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed For Success:
  • Experience in Agile Development, with Scrum Master (or similar) experience
  • Previous software development lifecycle experience
  • Scrum Master certification a plus

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.

Client-provided location(s): Dallas, TX, USA
Job ID: DTCC-209633
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Pension
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training