Scrum Master

Scrum Master

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