Scrum Master - VP

Citi; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Scrum Master to support multiple agile teams in delivering technology solutions. This role requires expertise in Agile methodology with a focus on facilitating scrum processes and coaching teams to improve their effectiveness. Successful candidates will leverage their extensive experience to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary & social benefits

Work in a friendly and diversified environment

Opportunities for learning modern technology

Influence on performance tasks

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development, 5+ years as a Scrum Master.
• Experience with Agile principles and coaching teams.
• Professional certifications like CSM, CSP-SM, SPC, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates Agile process and scrum cadences.
• Oversees Scrum process and coaches the team.
• Focuses on creating high-value increments.

Skills

Agile

Scrum

Problem Solving

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Scrum Master Role Description

In this role, you will apply your expertise as Scrum Master to aid the teams in building varying technology solutions while promoting agile adoption across the organization. We are looking for professionals with a passion for executing the principles of the agile methodology in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will work as a Scrum Master on 2-3 scrum teams with team members located in multiple regions.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the Agile process and ensures that all scrum cadences occur and are productive – daily scrum meetings, planning sessions, refinement meetings, retros etc.
• Oversees the Scrum process and coaches the team; facilitates transparency, inspection, and adaptation
• Helps the team focus on creating high-value increments that meet the Definition of Done
• Facilitates communication and collaboration inside and outside the team Support and aids the product team in creating and managing a clearly defined backlog, release planning, sprint planning and backlog refinement
• Contributes to the defining best practices and governance for the team where necessary
• Facilitates the team’s agreement on what can be achieved during each sprint Coaches the team through regular reviews of the team processes and practices to achieve continuous improvement
• Facilitates stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience in software/IT development sphere, out of which 5+ years as a Scrum Master with deep understanding of Agile & lean values and principles
• Experience in a strategic program delivery for at least 5 years with globally distributed teams that was diligently applying Agile principles, practices, and theory
• 3+ years working on distributed and scaled agile teams, and well versed with at least one major framework (example SAFe, Scrum@Scale, Spotify, LeSS, DAD)
• 2+ years of training or coaching individuals and teams in Agile practices and values (lean and product management a plus
• Experience working with technical delivery teams and knowledge of technical engineering best practices including test driven development and technical solution integrations
• Good communicator with problem solving mindset and focus on process improvement Experience and working knowledge of conducting agile work using collaboration tools (Jira and confluence preferred
• Professional certifications like CSM, CSP-SM, SPC, RTE or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Skilled in Engineering Practices, Business Strategy and Product Management

We offer:

• This position allows you to work in an international environment with senior management, giving you the opportunity to develop cooperation skills and communication with management and virtual teams from different regions, countries, and cultures
• Competitive salary & social benefits (e.g., private healthcare care, Benefit System, life insurance)
• Work in a friendly and diversified environment, appreciating differences in style and perspective and using them to add value to decisions leading to organizational success
• A great environment for learning modern technology and tools, online and instructor led training opportunities
• Working in a friendly, dynamic, and multinational environment. Opportunity to have an influence on the way you perform your tasks - our teams are constantly looking for new and better ways and we encourage all improvement ideas
• A chance to make a difference with various affinity networks and charity initiative

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Technology Product Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$138,720.00 - $208,080.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jun 12, 2025

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