Principal Scrum Master

DTCC • Tampa, FL

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The IT FinSight Delivery organization supports the development and testing needs
of multiple DTCC core business lines. As an Associate Director / Principal Scrum
Master, you will play a critical role in driving delivery predictability,
execution discipline, and continuous improvement across complex technology
initiatives.

This role goes beyond traditional Scrum Master responsibilities. You will act as
a senior delivery leader, blending Agile facilitation with hands-on project
management, stakeholder partnership, and execution ownership to ensure teams
deliver high-quality solutions in a regulated, fast-paced environment.

You will guide and influence cross-functional teams, promote Agile best
practices, and partner closely with technology and business leaders to ensure
alignment, transparency, and on-time delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of related experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Mastery, or technology project management
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification required
• Strong working knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
• Proven experience blending Scrum Master responsibilities with project/delivery management
• Background working in software application development, digital transformation, and/or cloud migration initiatives within Financial Services or Fintech domains
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, HP PPM, and MS Office tools
• Familiarity with financial systems, risk management, and regulated environments
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Technical or business background that enables effective partnership with engineering and business teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, guiding consistent adoption and continuous improvement of Agile and Scrum practices
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, collaboration, and delivery discipline
• Foster a high-performing, accountable team culture focused on efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement
• Own end-to-end delivery execution, including project planning, timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project plans, delivery roadmaps, and status updates
• Manage delivery risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies; proactively drive mitigation strategies
• Support resource planning, staffing coordination, and budget-aware execution in alignment with leadership expectations
• Partner closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Engineering, and Testing teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery
• Serve as a trusted delivery partner to technology and business stakeholders, providing transparency and clear communication
• Drive accountability while maintaining strong relationships across multiple teams and leaders
• Create and maintain Jira projects; ensure accurate tracking and reporting of team commitments and delivery metrics
• Use Jira and Confluence to manage workflow, documentation, and delivery transparency
• Identify and help drive standards, best practices, and process improvements across teams
• Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations, data security standards, and internal governance processes
• Coach and mentor junior Scrum Masters or delivery leads on Agile and delivery best practices
• Contribute to the evolution of Agile delivery standards across the broader organization

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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees