Scrum Master

Scrum Master Job#: 3056498

Job Description:

Position:
Scrum Master

Location:

Columbus Ohio preferred or within client footprint onsite minimum one day per week Duration:
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Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Scrum Master III to support Agile teams within the Commercial Banking and Capital Markets technology organization. This role is aligned to the organization supporting Commercial products and platforms, including Trade and Broker-Dealer initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a strong Agile leader who can drive execution, foster accountability, build stakeholder relationships, and navigate complex cross-functional environments. This individual will serve as the voice of the delivery team, proactively identifying risks, managing dependencies, and ensuring successful execution of business and technology initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Scrum Master who thrives in highly visible, fast-paced environments and enjoys leading teams through complex enterprise programs.

Key Responsibilities Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Coach and mentor Agile teams on Scrum principles and best practices.

Drive accountability across teams to ensure commitments are met and delivery objectives stay on track.

Identify, track, and proactively escalate risks, blockers, and dependencies.

Facilitate collaboration between product owners, business stakeholders, development teams, architecture teams, and vendors.

Serve as the primary advocate and voice for the team.

Promote transparency around delivery status, risks, and team performance.

Help teams understand technical and business dependencies across applications and platforms.

Partner with leadership to improve Agile delivery effectiveness and team maturity.

Support ongoing process improvement initiatives and Agile transformation efforts.

Coordinate activities across multiple teams working within Commercial Banking and Capital Markets technology environments.

Required Qualifications 5+ years of Scrum Master experience supporting Agile software delivery teams.

Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence teams and stakeholders.

Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Proven experience facilitating discussions, driving accountability, and resolving conflicts.

Ability to challenge assumptions and ask critical questions to improve outcomes.

Experience managing complex project dependencies and delivery risks.

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and software development life cycles.

Experience working closely with technical teams, product owners, and business stakeholders.

Ability to quickly learn complex business processes and application ecosystems.

Preferred Qualifications Capital Markets, Trade, Broker-Dealer, or Commercial Banking experience.

Experience supporting Trade
360 or similar trading and financial services platforms.

Financial services industry experience.

Experience working with external vendors and third-party partners.

SAFe, CSM, PSM, or equivalent Agile certification.

Experience supporting Agile transformation initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be:

A proactive leader rather than simply a meeting facilitator.

Comfortable speaking up and holding teams accountable.

Skilled at stakeholder management and executive communication.

Able to quickly understand technical environments and application dependencies.

Adaptable and collaborative while maintaining delivery focus.

Effective at building trust across development teams, leadership, business partners, and vendors.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When…