CME Group · 8 hours ago
Sr. Scrum Master
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $168K/yr
3+ years expCME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, and they are seeking a Sr. Scrum Master to support their product teams in adopting Agile best practices. The role involves guiding teams through the Product Operating Model, facilitating Scrum events, and fostering a culture of collaboration and transparency.
FinanceFinancial ServicesMarketplaceStock Exchanges
Responsibilities
Support the team’s transition to the Product Operating Model by coaching members on Agile principles, ensuring alignment with our cloud transformation objectives
Lead Scrum events including Planning, Syncs, and Retrospectives to maintain alignment and gather structured feedback
Identify and remove process or technical impediments to maintain a consistent delivery pace and minimize disruptions
Partner closely with Product Owners to assist with backlog management, roadmap refinement, and readiness for strategic planning sessions
Track and communicate key progress indicators (sprint health, risk, and velocity) to provide transparency and support data-informed decision-making
Cultivate a constructive environment by facilitating conflict resolution, encouraging open communication, and supporting team development
Represent the team in broader synchronization meetings to manage dependencies and ensure the team remains synced with organizational goals
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years of experience as a project team member, with a minimum of 2 years dedicated to Agile software development and coaching
Strong understanding of the SDLC framework and proven application of Agile techniques (e.g., User Stories, Sizing and CI/CD concepts)
Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence
Excellent listening and organizational skills with the ability to lead with empathy and maintain focus amidst distractions
Leading by serving the team, empowering them and a steady approach to resolving team disagreements and building consensus
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
Preferred
Experience in Agile Cloud Transformation or regulated financial environments is beneficial
SAFe Scrum Master Certification (SSM) is a plus
Familiarity with AI tools and a willingness to adopt new technologies to support team workflows
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Annual target bonus opportunity
Broad-based equity program
Comprehensive health coverage
Retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan
Highly competitive education reimbursement provisions
Paid time off
Mental health benefit
Company
CME Group
CME Group is a diverse derivatives marketplace that manages risk and capture opportunities.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Google
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2002-12-06IPO
Leadership Team
Lynne Fitzpatrick
President and CFO
Julie Holzrichter
Chief Operating Officer
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