Scrum Master - Asset Management

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to support the Investor Research Team at Massachusetts Financial Services. This role will work closely with two Global Investment Technology (GIT) portfolio teams
, driving Agile practices and ensuring successful delivery of complex initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience within Asset Management
, deep knowledge of Agile methodologies
, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders
.

• Serve as Scrum Master for two Agile teams within the Global Investment Technology (GIT) portfolio.
• Sprint Planning
• Daily Standups
• Sprint Reviews
• Guide teams in Agile best practices, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks
  .
• Help increase overall Agile maturity across teams
  .
• Support delivery of complex initiatives, releases, and epics
  .
• Act as a servant leader
  , removing impediments and enabling teams to perform effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage workflow across teams and potentially perform Scrum-of-Scrums coordination
  .
• Encourage continuous improvement and Agile adoption across the organization.
• Utilize tools such as:
• Jira
• Aha
• Share Point
• Power Automate
• Confluence
• Leverage AI tools such as internal ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to improve processes and efficiency.
• Participate and actively contribute to the Agile Community
  .

• 6+ years of experience in Asset Management industry
  .
• Strong hands-on experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments
  .
• Deep knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies
  .
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
  .
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex personalities and high-demand environments
  .
• Experience using Agile tools like Jira and Confluence
  .
• Must be local to Boston, MA (Hybrid role).

• 5–7 years experience in Scrum Master or similar Agile roles.
• Experience delivering multiple releases, versions, and epics
  .
• Exposure to programming or development environments
  .
• Prior experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders.

Agile Mindset

• Demonstrates Agile values:
  openness, courage, respect, focus, and commitment
  .

Project Management

• Ability to plan, execute, and guide teams to deliver within defined timelines.
• Foster a collaborative environment where team members are empowered.

Influence

• Ability to influence leaders without relying on traditional hierarchy.

Communication

• Strong ability to communicate with technical teams and executive leadership.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional, multi-team environments
  .
• Encourage innovation, knowledge sharing, and team development.