Lead Scrum Master​/Project Manager; Hybrid – Banking & Financial Services

Lead Scrum Master / Project Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Scrum Master / Project Manager to support enterprise-level initiatives within the banking and financial services industry. This hybrid role blends hands‑on Scrum Master leadership with project management responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on technical Agile delivery, cloud collaboration, and driving organizational change.

This role requires an influential leader who can drive adoption of new processes, challenge existing norms, and promote continuous improvement in a skeptical or change‑resistant environment.

• Must be located in Columbus, OH or Phoenix, AZ
• Hybrid onsite requirement: 4 days per week in office
• Must be willing to travel once per quarter

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies including:
• Sprint Planning
• Daily Stand-ups
• Sprint Reviews
• Drive high‑performing Agile teams through disciplined sprint execution and continuous improvement
• Coach and mentor other Scrum Masters, helping standardize Agile practices across teams
• Provide technical Scrum Master leadership supporting cloud‑related delivery teams

• Partner closely with the Cloud Services team to support infrastructure and cloud transformation initiatives
• Support Agile delivery for cloud‑related programs and technical work streams
• Ensure alignment between development teams, cloud engineers, and enterprise architecture

• Support project planning, execution, and delivery tracking across Agile work streams
• Manage dependencies, risks, and cross‑team coordination
• Track sprint metrics, velocity, and delivery performance
• Ensure alignment with enterprise roadmap and strategic priorities

• Act as a change agent, driving adoption of improved Agile practices and delivery models
• Influence and guide Scrum Masters and teams that are resistant to process changes
• Promote a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and Agile maturity
• Lead by example in demonstrating the value of evolving Agile practices

• Communicate progress, risks, and impediments to leadership and stakeholders
• Facilitate alignment between business, technology, and Cloud Services teams
• Support decision‑making processes for delivery prioritization and execution

• 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master and/or Project Manager in technology environments
• Strong experience in the banking and/or financial services industry (required)
• Hands‑on experience leading Agile ceremonies and sprint execution
• Proven experience working in technical environments with cloud‑related teams
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
• Ability to lead and influence teams in complex, matrixed organizations
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure Dev Ops
• Strong technical Scrum Master mindset (not just facilitation)
• Excellent leadership and influence without authority
• High emotional intelligence and change management capability
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to coach and mentor Agile practitioners
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, regulated enterprise environments
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities

PMP certification is a plus.

• Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future.
• This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission.
• Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
• Note:
  
  No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.