Senior Manager- Scrum Master

Your opportunity

Schwab Description:

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.

Schwab India​:

​​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​.​

What you have

Role Description:

​This role will support the future growth of the Schwab Asset Management business. As a Sr Manager, Scrum Master Senior, you will be leading multiple Agile teams, helping the teams deliver ever-increasing customer and business value. You will enable the Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment. This role requires a highly motivated, organized, and business-focused Scrum Master with a proven record of delivery. You have a desire to continuously improve a highly customized technology stack that is critical to SAM’s competitive advantage in the asset management industry. You thrive working in a team environment, both with technical and business partners, while being a self-motivated problem solver.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as scrum master for at least two Agile development teams
Conduct quarterly planning sessions, helping to prioritize both business-focused and technology mandatated initiatives
Provide assistance as-needed across group of Scrum Masters supporting Schwab Asset Management Technology.

Required Qualifications:

​Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related degree, OR related practical experience
Hands on experience gained through at least 5 years leading Agile teams building complex software solutions
Expertise managing Agile ceremonies, leveraging Jira and Confluence for planning and documentation purposes 
Scrum Master Professional certification
Strong ownership mentality with a focus on customer satisfaction. Ability to communicate with all levels of the Engineering and Investments organizations to discuss issues and work through strategic planning. 
Experience in empathetic negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution to navigate complex situations, consider others' viewpoints, and foster productive interactions.

Preferred Qualifications:

​​Responsible for ensuring the Change Implementation Management policies are adhered to for all changes deployed to Production
Applies advanced skills in empathetic negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution to navigate complex situations, consider others' viewpoints, and foster productive interactions.
Ability to work independently and also collaborate with all types of stakeholders, both technical and business, peers, and leaders
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and learn new technologies
Strong customer focus with a sense of ownership and determination to drive solutions in a collaborative environment.