Scrum Master III

Job Description

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

This position will be posted until filled.

Responsibilities

About the role:

Data is one of General Motors Financial – GMF - most critical assets. This role is essential to ensuring Data Governance initiatives are delivered effectively using Agile methodologies. By enabling structured execution, cross-functional alignment, and continuous improvement, the Scrum Master supports the delivery of trusted, well-managed, and regulatory-compliant data, accelerating analytics, AI, and modernization efforts while reducing operational and regulatory risk.

The Scrum Master – Data Governance is responsible for guiding Data Governance teams and stakeholders in adopting Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) to deliver high-value outcomes across governance initiatives.

This role acts as a servant leader and change agent—coaching teams to improve maturity, remove impediments, and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment. The Scrum Master ensures governance backlogs, priorities, and delivery outcomes align with enterprise data strategy, regulatory requirements, and business value.

In This Role You Will

• Agile Delivery & Execution
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Drive structured execution of Data Governance initiatives (e.g., data stewardship, catalog, data mapping, data quality enablement)
• Track sprint progress using metrics such as velocity, burndown, and backlog health
• Ensure transparency of progress, risks, and dependencies across stakeholders
• Backlog & Product Alignment
• Partner with Product Owners and Data Governance leads to manage and refine governance backlog
• Ensure priorities align with regulatory requirements, enterprise priorities, and business value
• Support roadmap execution across Data Governance programs
• Agile Coaching, Continuous Improvement & Impediment Removal
• Identify and remove obstacles that impact team delivery and effectiveness
• Coach teams, stakeholders, and leaders on Agile principles and best practices
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, high-quality delivery, and Agile maturity
• Enable teams to self-organize, improve performance, and adopt Agile ways of working across Data Governance
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
• Foster effective collaboration between Data Governance, Privacy, Technology, and Business teams
• Promote transparency, alignment, and clear communication across stakeholders
• Support cross-functional decision-making and governance processes
• Governance Program Enablement
• Support execution of Data Governance priorities including:
• Data stewardship programs
• Data quality initiatives
• Data catalog and metadata management
• Regulatory data mapping and compliance activities
• Ensure Agile practices are embedded into governance workflows and delivery models
  

Qualifications

What makes You an ideal candidate?

• 4–6 years of experience leading Agile teams as a Scrum Master
• Strong expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience in using Agile delivery tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, TFS)
• Strong understanding of backlog management, sprint tracking, and Agile metrics
• Proven ability to coach and mentor teams and leadership
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence without authority and lead through collaboration
• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex environments
• Experience working in large enterprises; financial services preferred
• Understanding of data governance, data management, or regulated environments is a plus
  
  

Additional Knowledge And Skills

Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:

• Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
• Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
• Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
• Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
• Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection
  
  

Certifications & Education

• Scrum Master Certification required (CSM, PSM I, PMI-ACP)
• Advanced certifications preferred (PSM II, A-CSM, PSM III, CSP-SM)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience preferred
  
  

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