Advanced Scrum Master

Scrum Master / Project ManagerAs a Scrum Master / Project Manager you will lead one or more Scrum teams or manage medium to large technology projects across multiple cross-functional teams, for the Finance systems portfolio of Technology projects.You will be responsible for ensuring Scrum Teams / Project Teams are high performing with respect to the selected execution methodology (Agile/Scrum, waterfall or other iterative methodologies). You will own all aspects of the project definition process including facilitating and capturing the business and technology inputs to develop business cases, reviewing with stakeholders, shepherding through the enterprise governance process, and selecting the execution methodology. You will also be called upon to be an active contributor in driving adoption and continuous improvement of Agile/Scrum across the organization.Key Responsibilities:Lead day-to-day execution of one or more Scrum or project teamsAct as the single voice to the business and technical community on behalf of the teamFacilitate release and sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectivesDrive continuous improvement and effective stakeholder engagementConduct sprint planning sessions and provide sprint commitment updates via status reporting and stakeholder reviewsPartner with the Product Owner to understand, organize, and prioritize the product backlogAssist the development team and Product Owner in refining product functionality and backlogPropose solutions and approaches to accelerate delivery and meet business objectivesIdentify and remove impediments (risks and issues) impacting release and program-level teamsCommunicate progress through weekly/monthly status reporting and governance checkpointsRaise risks and issues to the Product Owner and key stakeholdersShield the team from external influences not relevant to the current sprintCollaborate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Product Managers, and Architects in a multi-team environmentFacilitate technical discussions with Architects and Developers to resolve challengesCoordinate UAT testing with end usersPartner with the Delivery Manager to improve delivery practices (e.g., automated testing, TDD, CI)Collaborate across the enterprise to standardize and document delivery best practicesCreate and oversee project plans, schedules, budgets, and milestonesRequirements of the Role:Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where production releases occur in 2-4 week durationsGood exposure to sizing techniques used in agile processAbility to improve team maturity levels in understanding process and increasing productivity in terms of velocityFamiliar with knowledge management tools such as Sharepoint, Confluence etc.Bonus Points:Scrum Master and Scaled Agile Framework certifications are a plusFull timeEmployeeYesPursuant to Invesco's Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm's most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other's growth and development.The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.