Sr Manager, Scrum Master Senior

Charles Schwab · Hyderabad

Collected role description

<h2 class="job-details-subheadline">Your opportunity</h2> At Charles Schwab, our purpose is simple: we champion client’s goals with passion and integrity. Guided by honesty, mutual respect and a commitment to doing what’s right, we bring innovation, education, and service together to help shape financial futures. Our people are the foundation of our success – they approach their work with curiosity and collaboration, coming together to create solutions that make a meaningful impact for clients and communities. As we expand into India, we are bringing this same culture of inclusion, learning, and opportunity to new talent. Joining us means becoming part of a global team where your work matters and your future can take shape.Our Hyderabad location is central to Schwab’s growth, bringing together talented people and technology to drive innovation, scale and efficiency. Here, you will work alongside teams who create solutions that support millions of clients every day. The work you do is more than daily operations – it’s a chance to experiment, learn, and build within a values-driven, supportive environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our early growth phase and shape something new, backed by the stability and strength of a Fortune 500 company. Your impact begins on day one, and your contributions will help define our future in the region<h2 class="job-details-subheadline">What you have</h2> Key Responsibilities:As a highly influential individual contributor you will take ownership of software delivery using Agile and Scaled Agile methodologies for multiple Scrum and/or Kanban teams. As a Servant-leader you will mentor, train and lead process improvements on Agile and Scaled Agile practices and ceremonies to ensure that business and engineering value is being created through predictable, continuous, high-quality releases. You will also manage several development teams through all phases of theAgile Delivery lifecycle and create summary and detailed reports that capture trends and snapshots in a clear and concise manner. You will play a key role in the following areas:

Interact, communicate, and manage team and platform-level expectations with Technology and Business leaders.
Collaborate with Product leaders on vision and roadmap to understand, plan and facilitate Agile/Scaled Agile release planning sessions.
Assist Engineering leadership to create innovative information radiators and progress reports for Technology, Business and Operations partners.
Coach and mentor Product Owners and Scrum and Kanban teams within the ASDD organization so that they become empowered and self-organized users of Agile SDLC.
Partner with Scrum Masters across AWAT developing and maintaining standards, tools, and best practices in the Agile framework.
Partner with the ASDD Release Train Engineer (RTE) to apply Scaled Agile best practices consistently across the release train.
Work with other Scrum Masters in the overall Technology organization to increase the effectiveness of Agile application.
Lead multiple Agile teams within ASDD to make measurable, continuous improvement in their use of Agile ceremonies and practices.
Facilitate and ensure optimized adherence and implementation of all Agile ceremonies and practices on a day-to-day basis.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
7+ years of current experience as a Scrum Master working with cross-functional leaders and team members.
10+ years of experience in the technology industry working on complex, enterprise level products.
Hands-On experience with implementing Agile (Scrum and Kanban) and Scaled Agile.
Current “Certified Scrum Master” (CSM) certification is required.
Experience with a Scaled Agile framework, with an understanding of PI planning across multiple dependent teams required.
Hands on expertise using Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools in the Atlassian family i.e.

JIRA, Confluence etc. is required.

Ability to apply scrum estimation and planning techniques, including managing and tracking external dependencies.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority.
Previous hands-on experience in a financial services setting i.e. broker/dealer services, investor services, wealth management is a significant plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse personality types.
Ability to understand and explain technical issues at a high level.
Exceptional communication, organization, and facilitation skills.
Ability to lead, mentor and coach cross-functional teams to reach their highest potential.
Strong negotiation and conflict resolutions skills, collaborative approach to driving results.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications:Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. ▪ Hands on experience using Rally, SharePoint and Clarity. ▪ Synthesizes complex data, manages resources, and develops strategic insights ▪ Collaborates across teams, facilitates partnerships, and supports cooperative efforts ▪ Provides thought leadership in the business area and independently drives strategic initiatives ▪ Supports peers in technical areas to refine their knowledge, skills, and abilities ▪ Manages complex interactions to maintain productive professional relationships ▪ Creates processes to help others successfully manage organization-wide change ▪ Verbally articulates ideas impactfully, fostering open dialogue ▪ Inspires confidence with proven expertise, integrity, and accurate communication ▪ Sets performance-driven goals across groups and drives continuous improvement ▪ Leverages diverse expertise to develop strategies in cross-functional projects or programs ▪ Creates clear, persuasive, and professional written documents that meet business standards <div class=""><h2 class="job-details-subheadline">What’s in it for you </h2>At Schwab India, you’re empowered to shape your future.

We support your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture rooted in trust and collaboration – so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our benefits are designed to care for your wellbeing, your family, and your long-term financial security.<h2>Our base benefits, wellbeing, and total rewards include:</h2><ul><li>Competitive compensation and retirement programs including Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, and optional National Pension System (NPS) contributions</li><li>Robust Paid Time Off, including annual/privilege leave, sick and casual leave, public holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and more</li><li>Comprehensive medical insurance with Outpatient Department (OPD) services, including vaccination, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>Annual reimbursement for health check-ups and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Childcare (creche) reimbursement for eligible employees</li><li>Transportation and meal benefits that support your day-to-day work</li><li>Group life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance</li></ul></div>

Collected minimum qualification

Key Responsibilities: As a highly influential individual contributor you will take ownership of software delivery using Agile and Scaled Agile methodologies for multiple Scrum and/or Kanban teams. As a Servant-leader you will mentor, train and lead process improvements on Agile and Scaled Agile practices and ceremonies to ensure that business and engineering value is being created through predictable, continuous, high-quality releases. You will also manage several development teams through all phases of the Agile Delivery lifecycle and create summary and detailed reports that capture trends and snapshots in a clear and concise manner.    You will play a key role in the following areas:  • Interact, communicate, and manage team and platform-level expectations with Technology and Business leaders.  • Collaborate with Product leaders on vision and roadmap to understand, plan and facilitate Agile/Scaled Agile release planning sessions.   • Assist Engineering leadership to create innovative information radiators and progress reports for Technology, Business and Operations partners.  • Coach and mentor Product Owners and Scrum and Kanban teams within the ASDD organization so that they become empowered and self-organized users of Agile SDLC.  • Partner with Scrum Masters across AWAT developing and maintaining standards, tools, and best practices in the Agile framework.   • Partner with the ASDD Release Train Engineer (RTE) to apply Scaled Agile best practices consistently across the release train.  • Work with other Scrum Masters in the overall Technology organization to increase the effectiveness of Agile application.   • Lead multiple Agile teams within ASDD to make measurable, continuous improvement in their use of Agile ceremonies and practices.  • Facilitate and ensure optimized adherence and implementation of all Agile ceremonies and practices on a day-to-day basis. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience.  • 7+ years of current experience as a Scrum Master working with cross-functional leaders and team members.  • 10+ years of experience in the technology industry working on complex, enterprise level products.   • Hands-On experience with implementing Agile (Scrum and Kanban) and Scaled Agile.   • Current “Certified Scrum Master” (CSM) certification is required.  • Experience with a Scaled Agile framework, with an understanding of PI planning across multiple dependent teams required.  • Hands on expertise using Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools in the Atlassian family i.e. JIRA, Confluence etc. is required.  • Ability to apply scrum estimation and planning techniques, including managing and tracking external dependencies.  • Proven ability to influence without direct authority.  • Previous hands-on experience in a financial services setting i.e. broker/dealer services, investor services, wealth management is a significant plus.  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse personality types.  • Ability to understand and explain technical issues at a high level.   • Exceptional communication, organization, and facilitation skills.   • Ability to lead, mentor and coach cross-functional teams to reach their highest potential.   • Strong negotiation and conflict resolutions skills, collaborative approach to driving results.  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.  Preferred Qualifications: Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.  ▪ Hands on experience using Rally, SharePoint and Clarity.   ▪ Synthesizes complex data, manages resources, and develops strategic insights  ▪ Collaborates across teams, facilitates partnerships, and supports cooperative efforts  ▪ Provides thought leadership in the business area and independently drives strategic initiatives  ▪ Supports peers in technical areas to refine their knowledge, skills, and abilities  ▪ Manages complex interactions to maintain productive professional relationships  ▪ Creates processes to help others successfully manage organization-wide change  ▪ Verbally articulates ideas impactfully, fostering open dialogue  ▪ Inspires confidence with proven expertise, integrity, and accurate communication  ▪ Sets performance-driven goals across groups and drives continuous improvement  ▪ Leverages diverse expertise to develop strategies in cross-functional projects or programs  ▪ Creates clear, persuasive, and professional written documents that meet business standards

Collected experience requirement

7+ years