Agile Scrum Master

JOB DESCRIPTION

You enjoy shaping the future of product innovation as a core leader, driving value for customers, guiding successful launches, and exceeding expectations. Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality products that resonate with clients.

As a Scrum Master in Asset and Wealth Management, you are responsible for leading and managing the continued Agile evolution within the 55ip organization. You oversee multiple squads, and ensure that Agile principles and practices are effectively implemented, driving continuous improvement in product development processes. With a strong commitment to scalability, resiliency, and stability, you collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.

Job responsibilities

• Leads two to three squads as a Scrum Master and facilitate ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they are productive and focused.
• Drives the Agile evolution strategy and implementation, aligning with 55ip's organizational goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with Product Owners, Designers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on product vision, goals, and priorities.
• Identifies and address impediments to team progress, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Monitors and reports on key agility metrics, providing insights and recommendations to squads during retrospectives.
• Utilizes Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence to track progress and generate Sprint and project reporting.
• Promotes a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability within the teams and across the organization.
• Stays current with industry trends and best practices in Agile methodologies, incorporating relevant insights into the organization's Agile practices.
• Champions Agile values and principles, advocating for their adoption and integration into the organization's culture.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in product management or a relevant domain area
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is required.
• Experience in Agile project management, with minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully leading Agile transformations in an organization.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Advanced knowledge of the product development life cycle, design, and data analytics
• Proven ability to lead product life cycle activities including discovery, ideation, strategic development, requirements definition, and value management

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrated prior experience working in a highly matrixed, complex organization
• Experience in the Wealth Management and/or Asset Management industry.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring Agile teams.

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.