Vice President, Scrum Leader

Vice President, Scrum Leader

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Scrum Leader to join our Loans Enablement Platform in our Agile team. This role is located in Pittsburgh. 

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Ensure all Scrum events take place, are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox
• Remove impediments to the Team’s progress and track and resolve team dependencies
• Help Teams focus on creating high-value increments that meet the Definition of Done and deliver expected outcomes with high quality
• Facilitate and guide Teams to achieve daily and Iteration goals aligned with program objectives
• Use data-driven approaches to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and enhance team performance
• Facilitate Team-level events, readiness, and help Teams develop Iteration Goals and Program Increment (PI) objectives
• Aggregate team objectives into Program Objectives and foster innovation within regional/global large programs
• Manage and optimize value delivery flow through the program/business domain within a line of business
• Ensure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) activities and artifacts are managed to completion, where applicable
• Coach and oversee less experienced Scrum Leaders and help teams reach high-performing levels through coaching and development techniques
• Teach problem-solving techniques and facilitate problem-solving workshops to improve team accountability and performance
• Contribute to the achievement of related teams’ objectives

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably with technical background
• Experience as a Scrum Master for software development teams on large initiatives
• Knowledge of various Agile approaches including Scrum, SAFe, XP, Kanban, Spotify, etc.
• Awareness and experience with Agile techniques such as User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Ability to quickly learn new technology, demonstrated by experience in an engineering environment
• Strong ability to translate ambiguous topics into actionable plans working with multiple business, operational, and technical stakeholders
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• Preferred Agile certifications including CSM, PSM, SAFe SSM
• Talent for driving change, building consensus, and resolving conflicts across multiple parties
• Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of Agile methods, User Story writing, and prioritization techniques

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:

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 Here’s a few of our recent awards: 

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits And Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.