Scrum Master System One
Merrifield, VA11 days agoRemote
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Skills
- Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
- Atlassian JIRAunmatched
- Backlog Prioritizationunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Business Administrationunmatched
- Calendar Managementunmatched
- Certified ScrumMasterunmatched
- Cloud Applicationsunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Scienceunmatched
- Conflict Resolutionunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
- Customer Satisfactionunmatched
- Data Qualityunmatched
- Data Structuresunmatched
- Database Technologyunmatched
- DevOpsunmatched
- Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- Financial Servicesunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administrationunmatched
- Kanbanunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Loan Originationunmatched
- Loan Processingunmatched
- Loan Underwritingunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Metricsunmatched
- Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
- Mortgageunmatched
- Mortgage Servicingunmatched
- NoSQLunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Product Backlogunmatched
- Product Supportunmatched
- Project Developmentunmatched
- Project Executionunmatched
- Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
- Project Management Softwareunmatched
- Project Planningunmatched
- Project Scheduleunmatched
- Project Trackingunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Requirements Managementunmatched
- Resource Managementunmatched
- Risk Managementunmatched
- SQL Databasesunmatched
- Sales Managementunmatched
- Scrum Product Ownerunmatched
- Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
- ScrumMasterunmatched
- Sprint Planningunmatched
- Sprint Retrospectiveunmatched
- Standup Meetingsunmatched
- Status Reportsunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Waterfall Model of Software Developmentunmatched
Description
Title: Scrum Master / Project Manager (Mortgage Domain)
Location: McLean, VA - (Onsite)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Scrum Master / Project Manager with expertise in Agile delivery, SAFe methodology, Kanban, and Waterfall project management. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and communicator who can effectively facilitate Agile ceremonies, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure successful project delivery while exceeding client expectations. This role also requires part-time Product Owner responsibilities, working closely with business stakeholders to prioritize work and maximize business value.
Skills Needed: Experience serving as both a PM and Scrum Master w/ Agile, SAFe, Kanban, and Waterfall PM experience. Defining product visions and priorities. Prioritize product backlog. Hands on SQL and NoSQL DB experience supporting requirement analysis, data validation, reporting, and troubleshooting. Client + Stakeholder Management. Mortgage domain experience is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Leadership
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Key Competencies
Location: McLean, VA - (Onsite)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Scrum Master / Project Manager with expertise in Agile delivery, SAFe methodology, Kanban, and Waterfall project management. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and communicator who can effectively facilitate Agile ceremonies, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure successful project delivery while exceeding client expectations. This role also requires part-time Product Owner responsibilities, working closely with business stakeholders to prioritize work and maximize business value.
Skills Needed: Experience serving as both a PM and Scrum Master w/ Agile, SAFe, Kanban, and Waterfall PM experience. Defining product visions and priorities. Prioritize product backlog. Hands on SQL and NoSQL DB experience supporting requirement analysis, data validation, reporting, and troubleshooting. Client + Stakeholder Management. Mortgage domain experience is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Leadership
- Serve as the Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams by facilitating Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum framework, SAFe practices, Kanban, and continuous improvement.
- Remove impediments and proactively manage risks to ensure smooth sprint execution.
- Promote Agile best practices and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Plan, execute, monitor, and deliver projects using Agile, SAFe, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies, depending on project requirements.
- Develop project plans, timelines, resource allocations, risk mitigation strategies, and status reports.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
- Manage stakeholder communications and provide regular project updates to leadership and clients.
- Track project metrics and drive continuous process improvements.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define product vision and priorities.
- Create, refine, and prioritize the product backlog.
- Translate business requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Work closely with development teams to ensure successful delivery of business value.
- Participate in backlog grooming and sprint planning activities.
- Possess hands-on knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases to support requirement analysis, data validation, troubleshooting, and reporting.
- Collaborate with technical teams to understand data structures, integrations, and system dependencies.
- Support solution design discussions by bridging business and technical teams.
- Build strong relationships with clients, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
- Effectively communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
- Manage client expectations and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction throughout project execution.
- Facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution across cross-functional teams.
- Clearly articulate project goals, priorities, and expectations.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively while empowering team members to take ownership.
- Mentor Agile teams and promote accountability and high performance.
- Foster collaboration across distributed and cross-functional teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience serving as both Scrum Master and Project Manager in enterprise environments.
- Experience performing Product Owner responsibilities in Agile teams.
- Hands-on knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Strong understanding of Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms.
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to prioritize work, delegate responsibilities, and lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Demonstrated success delivering projects on schedule while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the Mortgage or Financial Services industry.
- Strong understanding of mortgage origination, servicing, underwriting, or loan processing systems.
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM).
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Agilist (SA) certification.
- PMP or PMI-ACP certification is a plus.
- Experience working with cloud-based applications and enterprise software delivery.
Key Competencies
- Agile Leadership
- SAFe Framework
- Scrum Facilitation
- Kanban
- Waterfall Project Management
- Product Ownership
- Project Planning & Execution
- Stakeholder Management
- Client Relationship Management
- SQL & NoSQL Database Knowledge
- Mortgage Domain Expertise
- Risk & Issue Management
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Delegation and Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
- On-Time Delivery and Client Satisfaction
Numbers & Facts
| Location | McLean, VA |
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