Scrum Master

Remote position within Argentina & Uruguay

RYZ Labs is looking for a Scrum Master to join one of our clients working in the hospitality industry. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic Scrum Master to facilitate agile practices in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about coaching teams, removing obstacles, and driving efficiency to maximize the delivery of high-quality products. As a Scrum Master, you will play a key role in fostering a positive, productive work environment, supporting cross-functional teams, and promoting agile methodologies.

Basic Qualifications: 

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role within agile teams.

- Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) preferred.

- Background in technology or software development projects.

- Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and familiarity with tools like Jira, Asana, or similar project management software.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Proven ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams, managing diverse personalities and keeping everyone aligned with goals.

- Skilled in proactive problem identification and resolution, with a focus on removing blockers and driving team efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure team alignment and continuous improvement.

- Guide and mentor team members in agile practices, emphasizing transparency, collaboration, and accountability.

- Actively identify and eliminate roadblocks to enable the team to stay focused on sprint goals and commitments.

- Monitor and report on sprint progress, velocity, and other key performance indicators to optimize delivery and promote continuous improvement.

- Foster effective communication and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders to align expectations and objectives.

- Work closely with Product Owners to manage the product backlog, clarify user stories, and ensure a well-prioritized pipeline of work.

- Identify opportunities for process enhancements, support team learning, and implement changes that improve delivery speed and quality.

- Advocate for an agile mindset across the organization, contributing to agile training sessions and workshops.

About RYZ Labs:

RYZ Labs is a startup studio built in 2021 by two lifelong entrepreneurs. The founders of RYZ have worked at some of the world's largest tech companies and some of the most iconic consumer brands. They have lived and worked in Argentina for many years and have decades of experience in Latam. What brought them together is the passion for the early phases of company creation and the idea of attracting the brightest talents in order to build industry-defining companies in a post-pandemic world.

Our teams are remote and distributed throughout the US and Latam. They use the latest cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing to create applications that are scalable and resilient. We aim to provide diverse product solutions for different industries, planning to build a large number of startups in the upcoming years.

At RYZ, you will find yourself working with autonomy and efficiency, owning every step of your development. We provide an environment of opportunities, learning, growth, expansion, and challenging projects. You will deepen your experience while sharing and learning from a team of great professionals and specialists.

Our values and what to expect:

- Customer First Mentality - every decision we make should be made through the lens of the customer.

- Bias for Action - urgency is critical, expect that the timeline to get something done is accelerated.

- Ownership - step up if you see an opportunity to help, even if not your core responsibility. 

- Humility and Respect - be willing to learn, be vulnerable, and treat everyone who interacts with RYZ with respect.

- Frugality - being frugal and cost-conscious helps us do more with less

- Deliver Impact - get things done in the most efficient way. 

- Raise our Standards - always be looking to improve our processes, our team, and our expectations. The status quo is not good enough and never should be.