Scrum Master

KeyCorp; Brooklyn (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyCorp is seeking a Scrum Master to partner with the product owner and development team to deliver value by facilitating Scrum events, promoting collaboration, and supporting continuous improvement. You will enable self-organization, remove impediments, and ensure adherence to KeyCorp's Agile framework, leading cross-functional teams toward common outcomes and execution.

The role requires strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate the future state vision while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) OR equivalent experience (required)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) to ensure collaboration and delivery.
• Support the product owner in backlog management and sprint goal attainment.
• Remove impediments and distractions to keep the team focused on priorities.
• Promote Agile principles and continuous improvement within the team.
• Coach team members on strengths and development needs; foster open feedback and learning.
• Monitor team performance, track daily activities, and report progress and risks.

Skills

Scrum

Kanban

Agile facilitation

Risk analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: 4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio

Job Summary

The Scrum Master partners with the product owner and development team to deliver business value by facilitating Scrum events, promoting team collaboration, and supporting continuous improvement. This role focuses on enabling self-organization, removing impediments, and ensuring adherence to KeyBank's Agile (Continuous Delivery) framework. The Scrum Master works autonomously, demonstrates solid Key leadership competencies, and leads cross-functional team members toward common outcomes and execution. The role requires strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve complex issues, ensure tracking and reporting of activities, and meet project budget, schedule, scope, and risk targets. The Scrum Master understands the business model and the impact of sprints on business strategy, effectively communicates future state vision, and fosters open feedback and team development.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) to ensure effective collaboration and delivery.
• Support the product owner in managing the backlog and maintaining sprint goals.
• Remove impediments and external distractions to keep the team focused on priorities.
• Promote Agile principles and practices within the team and encourage continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative, self-organizing team environment and coach team members on strengths and developmental needs.
• Monitor team performance, track and report daily activities, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Identify and assess risks and issues, perform impact analysis, prioritize, and manage resolution.
• Ensure compliance with KeyBank policies and procedures, acting professionally and ethically at all times.
• Participate in the Continuous Delivery Community of Practice to share knowledge and enhance Agile discipline.
• Performs other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change or new ones may be added at any time.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred) OR equivalent experience (required)

Work Experience

3+ years Scrum Master delivery experience, including an additional 2+ years of Agile project experience (required)

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Scrum Manager (CSM) (required)

Skills

• Solid understanding of Scrum and Kanban principles to drive iterative development and continuous improvement.
• Skilled in leading Agile ceremonies and workshops to promote collaboration and alignment.
• Ability to identify, assess, and manage risks and issues, including impact analysis and prioritization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex challenges and remove impediments.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to convey sprint vision and business impact effectively.
• Demonstrates Key leadership competencies; leads cross-functional team members toward common outcomes and execution.
• Assesses team strengths and developmental needs; fosters open feedback and continuous learning.
• Proficient in tracking and reporting daily activities, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, scope, and risk targets.
• Understands business model and sprint impact on overall business strategy.
• Ability to adjust strategies and approaches in response to changing priorities and environments.
• Builds strong relationships across teams, encourages transparency, and promotes a self-organizing team culture.

Core Competencies

All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

Physical Demands

General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Travel

Occasional travel to include overnight stay.

Driving Requirements

Ability to occasionally operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.

Work Location Category

Hybrid (2+ days)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible. Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 09/04/2026

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