Lead Scrum Master Position Available In Middlesex, New Jersey

Lead Scrum Master 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Iselin, NJ About this role: The Lead Scrum Master within the Corporate Risk Portfolio will drive the successful delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives across a Scaled Agile environment. This role requires a seasoned Agile practitioner with a strong leadership presence to guide multiple Scrum and Kanban teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and risk management priorities. In this role, you will: Use data to assess Agile maturity, optimize team velocity, and identify performance improvements. Coach teams to deliver using Agile practices while meeting SDLC, risk, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with discipline managers on governance and with product owners to refine backlogs across teams. Coordinate with non-Agile teams as needed. Facilitate PI planning, Agile ceremonies, and drive adoption across all levels. Communicate delivery progress, escalate risks, and remove impediments. Adjust team composition to enhance performance and development. Serve as a hands-on Scrum Master/Kanban Lead for Agile teams using both frameworks Expert in JIRA, Jira Align, and Agile Registry for maintaining transparency and tracking Optimize team velocity, feature cycle time, lead time, and WIP limits Identify and remove systemic impediments; guide escalation to prevent blockers Foster a culture of IT-led innovation and continuous improvement Promote Agile practices and product management within supported business teams Coach cross-functional teams, product owners, and developers to strengthen Agile execution Ensure compliance with SDLC, ECM, and technical standards for assigned applications Support delivery of features that meet acceptance criteria and definition of done Drive achievement of Agile Transformation OKRs, including engineering and non-engineering metrics Report on Agile OKRs and demonstrate year-over-year improvement in team maturity Collaborate with stakeholders and Agile transformation leaders to build product-focused teams Mentor junior Scrum Masters and Kanban Leads; provide training and support Partner with peers and managers to resolve issues and align on goals

Required Qualifications, US:

5+ years of Agile Scrum Master experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education 5+ years of experience facilitating Scrum Ceremonies (Daily Standup, Sprint Planning backlog refinement and Sprint Retrospective meetings) and/or Kanban 5+ years of hands-on experience building dashboards with Jira/Confluence software or similar 4+ years of leading and coaching teams on end-to-end project execution Desired Qualifications, US Proficient in AI tools to support Scrum/Kanban Agile delivery (e.g. Google AI, Notebook LM, Tachyon) Certified SM, or/and other SAFE Certification Prior experience having worked as a Scrum master where the technology solution is home grown/custom or similar Governance Risk and Compliance related (GRC) solutions

Financial Services Experience Prior Wells Fargo Experience Job Expectations:

Experience introducing improvements in his or her workplace through effective analysis, critical thinking, and innovation, including demonstrated ability to present complex concepts, options and recommendations in a manner that supports quality decision making. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Must be able to work on-site at any of the listed locations Relocation assistance is not available for this position Pay Range Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. $111,100.00 – $217,200.00 Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits – Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees. Health benefits 401(k) Plan Paid time off Disability benefits Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance Parental leave Critical caregiving leave Discounts and savings Commuter benefits Tuition reimbursement Scholarships for dependent children Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

22 Jun 2025 Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal Opportunity Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Applicants with Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo . Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.