Scrum Master - VP

About Citi:

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and, in our clients’, best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Vice President (VP) Scrum Master to join our Agile team at Citi. In this pivotal role, you will lead and guide Agile teams in the adoption and implementation of Scrum practices. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects aligned with Citi's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

• Coach and mentor Scrum teams on Agile principles, helping them to become self-organized and cross-functional.

• Collaborate closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

• Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel or resources to resolve issues.

• Ensure transparency and visibility of team progress through metrics, reporting, and communication with management and stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement within Agile teams, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

• Facilitate decision-making processes, helping teams to make informed decisions that support project delivery and business objectives.

Requirements:

• 6-10 year's experience working in an Agile environment in a large-scale enterprise environment, preferably within the financial services industry.

•  5 years minimum working as a Scrum Master 

• Must hold an advanced Certified Scrum Master (PSM II) or equivalent

• Proven track record of successfully implementing Agile methodologies and driving Agile transformations.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.

• Demonstrated understanding of lean agile values and principles including the 3-5-3 structure of scrum

• Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar software.

Preferences:

• Experience in a leadership role within Agile teams, such as Agile Coach or Scrum Master Lead.

• Advanced Agile certifications such as SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and principles, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).

• Knowledge of financial services regulations and compliance requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master Degree preferred

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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