Senior Scrum Leader & Agile Transformation Lead

BNY Mellon

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 195,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

BNY Mellon is seeking a Vice President, Scrum Leader in Boston, MA. You will establish Scrum practices, remove impediments, and coach teams to deliver high-value increments while collaborating with stakeholders and Product Owners.

Ideal candidates have 4-8 years in similar roles, strong Agile background, and certifications such as CSM/PSM/SAFe SSM. This leadership position emphasizes empirical planning and data-driven improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
4-8 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
Experience as a Scrum Master for software development teams on large initiatives.
Proficiency with Jira and Confluence; ability to translate ambiguous topics into actionable plans.
Excellent communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Agile certifications: CSM, PSM, SAFe SSM.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain Scrum practices within the team and organization.
Remove impediments to the Team's progress and ensure all Scrum events take place on time.
Coach Teams in self-management, cross-functionality, and focus on high-value increments meeting the Definition of Done.
Facilitate stakeholder collaboration and support Product Owners in backlog management and empirical planning.
Coach teams in continuous improvement using data-driven approaches.