Senior Scrum Master

Job#: 3047050

Job Description:
Senior Scrum Master - Finance & PMO Delivery

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid, 2 days onsite / 3 days remote)

Department: Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery efforts supporting Accounting and Finance initiatives within a large, complex enterprise environment. This role serves as both a hands-on Scrum Master and a project delivery leader operating within an established Project Management Office (PMO) governance framework.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Agile delivery, project management, stakeholder engagement, and financial business processes. This individual will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure the successful delivery of strategic initiatives while maintaining alignment with governance, audit, and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Scrum Master will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove delivery impediments, drive transparency, manage dependencies and risks, and provide executive-level reporting to ensure projects are delivered predictably and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Delivery & Scrum Leadership

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Accounting and Finance delivery teams.
• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including:
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Stand-Ups
  • Backlog Refinement
  • Sprint Reviews/Demos
  • Sprint Retrospectives
• Coach Product Owners, stakeholders, and delivery teams on Agile principles, Scrum best practices, servant leadership, and continuous improvement.
• Drive accountability, transparency, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Remove blockers and impediments that negatively impact delivery timelines or business outcomes.
• Partner with Product Owners to support backlog prioritization, estimation, release planning, and roadmap execution.
• Utilize delivery metrics and Agile reporting to assess team performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable delivery practices.

Project Management & PMO Governance

• Lead projects and delivery workstreams from initiation through implementation and post-production stabilization.
• Ensure compliance with PMO methodologies, governance standards, stage gates, controls, reporting requirements, and project management processes.
• Create and maintain:
  • Project Plans
  • Milestone Schedules
  • RAID Logs
  • Dependency Maps
  • Executive Status Reports
  • Resource Plans
  • Financial Tracking Reports
• Coordinate project governance activities, including:
  • Steering Committee Reviews
  • Executive Reporting
  • Decision Logs
  • Escalation Management
  • Program Reviews
• Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Develop mitigation plans and ensure timely escalation when necessary.
• Ensure all project artifacts and documentation meet governance, audit, and compliance standards.
• Drive alignment across multiple teams and initiatives while maintaining delivery commitments.

Accounting & Finance Delivery Partnership

• Partner directly with Accounting and Finance stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate requirements into executable delivery plans.
• Support initiatives involving:
  • Financial Systems Enhancements
  • Finance Transformation Programs
  • Reporting Modernization
  • Process Optimization
  • Controls and Regulatory Projects
  • Data & Analytics Initiatives
  • Automation Efforts
  • Close Process Improvements
• Facilitate communication between Finance business teams and technical delivery resources.
• Develop an understanding of finance operations, accounting processes, and financial reporting requirements to help teams make informed delivery decisions.
• Ensure delivery approaches balance Agile methodologies with financial controls, audit requirements, and organizational governance expectations.
• Align project outcomes with Finance strategies and measurable business value.

Stakeholder & Executive Relationship Management

• Build strong working relationships with business leaders, product owners, technology teams, architecture, operations, compliance, risk, and executive leadership.
• Facilitate productive discussions and decision-making among stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Communicate project health, risks, milestones, dependencies, and financial impacts to senior management.
• Present project updates and recommendations to executive audiences in a concise and actionable manner.
• Resolve conflicts, drive alignment, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Escalate critical issues appropriately while promoting a solutions-oriented mindset.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Scrum Master, Agile Delivery, Project Management, Program Management, or related leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading Agile teams utilizing Scrum methodologies.
• Demonstrated success managing projects within formal PMO governance environments.
• Experience partnering with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Controller, FP&A, or related financial business functions.
• Strong project management capabilities including:
  • Planning and Scheduling
  • Risk Management
  • Dependency Management
  • Status Reporting
  • Resource Coordination
  • Executive Governance
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving both business and technology teams.
• Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Agile and project management tools including Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
• SAFe Scrum Master Certification
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PMI-ACP Certification
• Experience supporting Finance Transformation or ERP-related initiatives.
• Experience with financial reporting platforms, finance data initiatives, automation programs, or process improvement efforts.
• Background in highly regulated industries such as banking, financial services, healthcare, or insurance.
• Experience supporting executive steering committees and senior leadership governance forums.
• Working knowledge of:
  • SOX Controls
  • Audit Requirements
  • Financial Governance
  • Risk & Compliance Frameworks
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Core Competencies
Agile Leadership

• Scrum facilitation
• Coaching and mentorship
• Continuous improvement
• Servant leadership

Project Delivery Excellence

• Scope management
• Schedule management
• Financial tracking
• Resource coordination
• RAID management

Finance Business Acumen

• Understanding of accounting and finance processes
• Financial reporting awareness
• Ability to align technology delivery to business objectives

Governance & Risk Management

• PMO governance
• Audit readiness
• Documentation discipline
• Executive reporting

Stakeholder Management

• Influence without authority
• Conflict resolution
• Executive communication
• Relationship building

Execution & Results Orientation

• Accountability
• Problem solving
• Prioritization
• Outcome-driven delivery

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