Senior Scrum Master (Banking Domain)

Centraprise; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master in Columbia, SC. The role demands strong Banking domain expertise to guide Agile delivery teams in developing technology solutions aligned with the bank's strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and substantial Agile experience. Responsibilities include mentoring teams, driving enterprise-wide Agile adoption, and facilitating compliance with banking standards, while mentoring Scrum Masters and continuously improving Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of overall experience in project management.
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or 5+ years as a Project Manager in Agile environments.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Advanced Scrum Master certification required.

Responsibilities

• Educate teams and stakeholders on Agile principles.
• Mentor Scrum Masters and Agile team members.
• Drive enterprise-level Agile transformation.
• Implement Agile processes to improve collaboration.

Skills

Agile principles education

Agile transformation

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Location: Columbia, SC (Onsite 3 Days/Week)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master with strong Banking domain expertise to lead Agile delivery teams in implementing technology solutions aligned with the Bank’s product vision and strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will act as an Agile champion, driving enterprise-wide Agile adoption, coaching teams, and ensuring successful delivery of complex, multi-team initiatives in a regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate teams and stakeholders on Agile principles through training and practical tools
• Mentor Scrum Masters and Agile team members to strengthen Agile maturity
• Drive enterprise-level Agile transformation and cultural change
• Implement Agile processes to improve collaboration, transparency, and predictability
• Coordinate across multiple teams in a scaled Agile environment (SAFe / Scrum of Scrums)
• Serve as primary point of contact for Scrum-related initiatives and applications
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and foster a culture of innovation
• Align Agile practices with business processes, banking products, and compliance standards
• Partner with senior leadership to evolve Agile methodologies across the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8+ years of overall experience
• 3+ years as Scrum Master OR 5+ years as Project Manager in Agile environments
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Advanced Scrum Master required
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM) preferred
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)
• Strong facilitation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS)
• Exposure to technical environments or programming background
• Experience in regulatory/compliance-driven environments