Principal Scrum Master

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?
Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You Will Have in This Role

The IT FinSight Delivery organization supports the development and testing needs of multiple DTCC core business lines. As an Associate Director / Principal Scrum Master, you will play a critical role in driving delivery predictability, execution discipline, and continuous improvement across complex technology initiatives.

This role goes beyond traditional Scrum Master responsibilities. You will act as a senior delivery leader, blending Agile facilitation with hands-on project management, stakeholder partnership, and execution ownership to ensure teams deliver high-quality solutions in a regulated, fast-paced environment.

You will guide and influence cross-functional teams, promote Agile best practices, and partner closely with technology and business leaders to ensure alignment, transparency, and on-time delivery.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

Agile & Scrum Leadership

• Serve as a senior Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, guiding consistent adoption and continuous improvement of Agile and Scrum practices
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, collaboration, and delivery discipline
• Foster a high-performing, accountable team culture focused on efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement

Delivery & Project Management Ownership

• Own end-to-end delivery execution, including project planning, timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project plans, delivery roadmaps, and status updates
• Manage delivery risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies; proactively drive mitigation strategies
• Support resource planning, staffing coordination, and budget-aware execution in alignment with leadership expectations

Stakeholder & Leadership Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Engineering, and Testing teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery
• Serve as a trusted delivery partner to technology and business stakeholders, providing transparency and clear communication
• Drive accountability while maintaining strong relationships across multiple teams and leaders

Tools, Metrics & Governance

• Create and maintain Jira projects; ensure accurate tracking and reporting of team commitments and delivery metrics
• Use Jira and Confluence to manage workflow, documentation, and delivery transparency
• Identify and help drive standards, best practices, and process improvements across teams
• Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations, data security standards, and internal governance processes

Leadership & Mentorship

• Coach and mentor junior Scrum Masters or delivery leads on Agile and delivery best practices
• Contribute to the evolution of Agile delivery standards across the broader organization

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of related experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Mastery, or technology project management
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification required

Talent Needed for Success

• Strong working knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
• Proven experience blending Scrum Master responsibilities with project/delivery management
• Background working in software application development, digital transformation, and/or cloud migration initiatives within Financial Services or Fintech domains
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, HP PPM, and MS Office tools
• Familiarity with financial systems, risk management, and regulated environments
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Technical or business background that enables effective partnership with engineering and business teams

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork.  When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

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Serves as a dedicated technology resource for advancing DTCC’s business opportunities and providing industry thought leadership for leveraging new technology. The goal of this new department is to partner internally with IT, our business and regulatory divisions and externally with clients, regulators, and fintech vendors, to help build new platforms and business models to advance DTCC’s mission to support the financial markets.