Scrum Master Lead

Scrum Master Lead

Vienna, VA (Hybrid)

12+ months Contract

Client is seeking a highly experienced Scrum Master Lead to guide Agile teams through complex, high-impact initiatives. This role is ideal for a seasoned Agile practitioner with a strong background in banking, finance, or investment environments , and hands-on experience with Azure , Jira , Confluence , ServiceNow , and advanced Microsoft Office tools . The ideal candidate will be a servant leader who fosters high-performing teams, removes impediments, and drives continuous improvement in alignment with SAFe principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion Agile values and SAFe principles, coaching teams on Lean-Agile practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and PI planning.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure backlog clarity, alignment with business goals, and delivery of high-value features.
• Remove team impediments and shield the team from external disruptions to maintain focus and velocity.
• Represent the team in Scrum of Scrums (SoS) and cross-functional coordination efforts.
• Track and report on team progress using Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft 365 dashboards.
• Support the integration of technology roadmaps with business strategies, ensuring sustainable and scalable delivery.
• Drive improvements in team performance, quality, and delivery predictability.
• Mentor junior Scrum Masters and contribute to the Agile community of practice.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 15+ years of project management experience, including leadership of Agile teams in complex environments.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Product Manager in Agile/Scrum settings.
• Strong background in finance, banking, or investment domains .
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow , and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Experience in cloud environments , particularly Azure and tools like Databricks .
• Expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, LeSS) and project delivery methodologies.
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: CSM, PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe , or LeSS .
• Experience with budgeting, accounting operations , and process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards in financial services.
• Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid Role On-site presence required in Vienna, VA.
• Strong preference for candidates with certifications and financial services experience .
• This is a high-visibility, individual contributor role with mentoring responsibilities.