Scrum Master (Hybrid)

Scrum Master - Hybrid Department: Technology Salary: $100,000-120,000 What We Need: We are looking for a proactive and communicative Scrum Master to join our team! In this role, you will facilitate Agile practices, ensuring the team adheres to Scrum principles and delivers high-quality products. If you have a knack for leadership, experience in an Agile environment, and excel in guiding cross-functional teams, this is a fantastic opportunity to further your career. Responsibilities: Schedule and facilitate meetings with various stakeholders across departments. Act as the primary point of contact for project updates and communication. Ensure alignment between stakeholders on project goals and deliverables. Organize and lead daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Maintain and update the Agile board, ensuring tasks are prioritized and reflect the team's workload. Work with the team to groom and refine the backlog, ensuring clarity on upcoming work. Document project requirements, progress, and changes as they occur. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including meeting notes, timelines, and action items. Ensure that documentation is accessible and up-to-date for all relevant team members. Develop and manage project timelines, ensuring milestones are met. Monitor project progress and escalate risks or delays to appropriate stakeholders. Coordinate with the technical team to allocate resources effectively. Prepare regular reports on project status, budget, and performance metrics. Communicate project updates to leadership and other stakeholders. Ensure clear and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery. Encourage best practices in project management, Agile methodologies, and documentation. Assist in refining the project intake process and prioritization methods. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages team participation and idea sharing. Support the team in removing blockers and addressing challenges. Provide guidance and support to team members on project management practices. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, or a related field. Proven track record of at least 4-5 years in a scrum master, project management role or a related field. Facilitation : Ability to guide discussions, meetings, and workshops effectively. Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders. Conflict Resolution : Skills to manage and resolve conflicts within the team. Coaching and Mentoring : Ability to coach team members on Agile practices and principles. Servant Leadership : Leading by example and putting the team's needs first. Problem-Solving : Analytical skills to identify and solve issues that may impede the team's progress. Adaptability : Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and team dynamics. Knowledge of Agile and Scrum : Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework. Time Management : Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks. What You'll Love at UMortgage: Health benefits Dental Benefits Vision Benefits FSA/HSA accounts 401k/ Roth IRA 17 Days of PTO, 7 Federal Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays Working with one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in America, ranked #88 on the Inc. 5000 list for 2024 Working with teams and offices across the US Our "Get Better Everyday" Culture Team Member Ownership options Accelerated Career Growth

Created: 2024-10-26