Senior Project Manager - Scrum Master

We are looking for seasoned Scrum Masters / Release Train Engineers (RTEs) who go beyond facilitation and bring strong ownership of delivery, technical acumen, and data-driven leadership. The ideal candidate will drive both product and engineering teams, enforce Agile discipline, and proactively manage risks, while leveraging tools like Jira and AI platforms (e.g., Copilot) to enhance delivery outcomes and executive reporting.

Note:

SAFe or Agile certifications alone are not sufficient; proven hands-on experience is mandatory.

• Drive end-to-end Agile execution across product and engineering teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Stand‑ups, Reviews, Retrospectives, and PI Planning.
• Enforce Agile best practices and challenge deviations such as delayed PI submissions.
• Act as a bridge between business, product, and engineering stakeholders.
• Manage Program Increment (PI) planning and execution across multiple teams.
• Track dependencies, risks, and milestones across squads.
• Ensure release readiness and execution tracking.
• Provide leadership communication with clear updates on progress, risks, and metrics.

• Advanced expertise in Jira and JQL for dashboard creation and reporting.
• Ability to create real‑time executive dashboards within hours.
• Drive Jira adoption and governance across teams.
• Identify, track, and mitigate delivery risks proactively.
• Drive rapid resolution and escalation of blockers.
• Foster accountability and proactive risk culture.

• Track Agile KPIs including velocity, cycle time, predictability, and quality metrics.
• Convert metrics into actionable insights for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement using data storytelling.

• Leverage AI tools like Copilot to create executive presentations and reports.
• Drive automation and productivity improvements.
• Encourage adoption of AI tools within teams.

• 8–15+ years of Agile delivery experience.
• Strong hands‑on Scrum Master / RTE experience in large‑scale environments.
• Expert‑level Jira & JQL knowledge is mandatory.
• Ability to drive both product and engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in risk identification and mitigation.

• Experience in banking or financial services domains.
• Exposure to Dev Ops and CI/CD practices.
• Experience managing distributed teams.
• Ownership mindset and accountability.
• Assertiveness to challenge leadership constructively.
• Passion for Agile practices and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and execution focus.

• Consistent on‑time PI and sprint delivery.
• Improvement in Agile maturity and compliance.
• Enhanced delivery metrics and productivity.
• Faster risk resolution cycles.
• High‑quality executive dashboards and reporting.

1. Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMIACP)

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program;

401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need‑based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.