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Scrum Master / Project Manager (Mortgage Domain)-McLean, VA - (Onsite)

Suncap Technology, Inc.
  • McLean, VA
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago

Job 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
  • 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.
Project Management
  • 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.
Product Owner Support (Part-Time)
  • 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.
Technical Responsibilities
  • 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.
Client & Stakeholder Management
  • 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.
Leadership & Team Management
  • 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

LocationMcLean, VA

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

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