Senior Scrum Master

LPL Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Mill, NCCharlotte, NC
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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About LPL Financial

LPL Financial is the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States, providing brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial institutions. Industry: Financial Services & Wealth Management

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TL;DR · Senior Scrum Master

The Sr. Scrum Master joins a team dedicated to delivering complex software solutions within the financial services industry. In this role, you will serve as a servant leader and coach for multiple Agile teams, facilitating essential ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. You will be responsible for removing impediments, promoting team self-organization, and tracking key metrics like velocity, lead time, and cycle time to ensure high-quality product delivery. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Lean methodologies, along with experience in the software development lifecycle. Required skills include strong facilitation and communication abilities, while preferred technical competencies include proficiency with tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally. You will also partner with Product Owners to maintain prioritized backlogs and drive continuous improvement across various programs.

What you'll do

  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for multiple teams.
  • Coach development teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean practices.
  • Identify, track, and remove impediments that impact team delivery and escalate issues when necessary.
  • Partner with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized and well-groomed product backlog.
  • Monitor and report on Agile metrics such as velocity, lead time, and cycle time.
  • Protect teams from external disruptions while promoting self-organization and accountability.
  • Drive the continuous improvement of Agile frameworks, standards, and delivery practices.
  • Support Agile scaling efforts across multiple teams, programs, or initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master supporting software development teams.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification.
  • Deep understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
  • Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to identify and resolve complex impediments and navigate challenging team dynamics (preferred).
  • Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally (preferred).
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and modern software engineering methodologies (preferred).

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