NorthMark Strategies · 1 day ago
Agile Scrum Master
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNorthMark Strategies is a leading investment firm focused on creating enduring businesses through innovation and technology. The Agile Scrum Master will lead the adoption of Agile methodologies, manage governance frameworks, and ensure successful delivery of technical initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
FinanceProfessional ServicesVenture CapitalAdviceFinancial Services
Hiring Manager
Matt Stella
Responsibilities
As part of a team, lead the adoption of Agile methodology across the organization, promoting agile principles and practices, supporting teams in continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and adaptability
Facilitate core agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, show and tells and retrospectives to ensure team alignment, prioritization, and delivery focus
Champion, assist and teach others in Agile methods, including the writing of User Stories
Lead the organization and facilitation of quarterly planning sessions across NMS, ensuring alignment with organizational SKRs
Effectively capture cross functional dependencies, capacity demands, and prioritization requirements to produce an aligned actionable quarterly plan
Support the Program team in maintaining a high standard of governance throughout the Delivery Model lifecycle in a hybrid framework (that combines waterfall and agile), ensuring consistent application of best practices and compliance with organizational policies
Proactively identify delivery risks and impediments. Facilitate resolution through collaboration, escalation, and continuous feedback loops
Design and deliver agile training workshops, onboarding sessions, and learning resources to build internal capability and foster a shared understanding of agile principles
Collaborate with technical and data leadership to align team backlogs with strategic roadmaps, ensuring delivery efforts support long-term organizational objectives
Qualification
Required
Certified Agile Scrum Masters with proven success in leading Agile transformations and delivering results within complex technical environments, enabling teams to achieve high performance and sustainable delivery
7-12 years of experience in CSM and/or Project Management related roles in Agile environments
Prior experience implementing, training and championing Agile methodologies
Experience guiding teams through financial transformations within heterogenous ERP environments
Experience with multiple ERP, GL, E-Procurement, Expense, Reconciliation & FP&A systems
Deep understanding of the full lifecycle of Agile and hybrid delivery models, including backlog refinement, sprint execution, release planning, and service transition
Highly structured and detail-oriented, with a disciplined approach to governance, reporting, and delivery oversight
Demonstrated ability to guide cross-functional teams in delivering complex initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations
Expertise in Agile, Scrum and Kanban methodologies, with the ability to tailor approaches to team maturity, project complexity, and business context
A proactive and engaged individual who supports teams at all levels - facilitating growth, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
Skilled facilitator of Agile ceremonies, workshops, and planning sessions, with a proven ability to build strong relationships across business and technical functions to drive alignment
Strategic thinker with strong planning and analytical skills, able to translate organizational objectives into actionable delivery plans
Demonstrable experience in governance and/or technical roles, providing a strong foundation for effective engagement with Delivery and Technical team members
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on clarity, empathy, and influence—able to inspire teams and drive positive change across the organization
Preferred
Preferably - demonstrable experience in delivering successful outcomes in Finance Transformation programs
Company
NorthMark Strategies
NorthMark Strategies is a multi-strategy investment firm managing diverse portfolios and offering advisory services across sectors.
51-200 employees
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Current Stage
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