Lead Scrum Master

DTCC • Jersey City, NJ

2d • $75,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Being a member of IT CSS – Equities Delivery team, the Lead Scrum Master is 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience
• Experience in Agile Development, with Scrum Master (or similar) experience
• Previous software development lifecycle experience

Nice To Haves

• Scrum Master certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile execution using Scrum principles, ensuring effective ceremonies, backlog health, and continuous delivery improvement.
• Coach Product Owner and squad on prioritization, user story refinement, and aligning work with product vision.
• Facilitate collaboration across squads (Scrum of Scrums) to manage dependencies, priorities, and timelines.
• Provide role-based coaching (PO, QA, Dev) and foster a safe, engaged, and high-performing team environment.
• Identify and resolve team conflicts, impediments, and risks while promoting continuous improvement.
• Support release planning and coordinate code movement across development, testing, UAT, and production environments.
• Drive project delivery through effective planning, resource coordination, and execution within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Act as a servant leader and change agent, promoting team accountability, sustainable delivery, and a culture of feedback and innovation.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior