[Remote] Scrum Master - Remote US

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SitusAMC is a company dedicated to transforming client businesses and fostering career growth within the Real Estate Industry. The Scrum Master will lead scrum ceremonies, empower software development teams, and ensure effective collaboration and communication among stakeholders to deliver high-value software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform Scrum Master duties for multiple teams
• Facilitate team ceremonies and remove any roadblocks to the team’s work
• Lead and coach the team in self-organization by utilizing Scrum or Kanban practices to foster a sense of ownership and accountability
• Assist the team in making informed decisions by providing relevant information and facilitating discussions
• Ensure that decisions align with priorities
• Foster collaboration between different functional areas within the organization, ensuring that dependencies are managed effectively
• Help the team adapt to evolving circumstances and stay focused on team goals
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and feedback sessions
• Manage Azure DevOps boards to maintain established structure and processes
• Work towards increasing team productivity by analyzing data and creating possible solutions
• Perform monthly project updates to track the development roadmap of the team
• Advocate for the use of automation to streamline repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency
• Manage resource allocation, ensuring that team members have the necessary tools, skills, and support to perform their tasks effectively
• Identify and address potential resource constraints or bottlenecks
• Report on resource utilization and manage capacity for the team
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, scope, and timelines
• Respond to changes in project scope, priorities, or requirements by adjusting plans and priorities accordingly
• Coordinate activities among team members and other relevant stakeholders
• Act as a liaison between the technical delivery team and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and transparent communication
• Provide regular updates on project/development progress, milestones, and potential challenges to stakeholders
• Collaborate with Product Owner, Technical Writers, and the software development team to ensure that technical documentation is up to date
• Identify and assess project risks, working with the team to develop mitigation plans
• Proactively address issues and obstacles that may impact product delivery
• Other activities as may be assigned by your manager

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year College or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experienced professional with 5+ years of industry and/or relevant experience, typically with 1+ years in an Associate level role or external equivalent
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as extensive knowledge of both agile and traditional project management principles and practices
• Prior experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects
• Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with at least 10-15 team members including Developers, Business Analyst, and QA personnel
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working remotely and household setup conducive to remote work
• Agile certifications a plus: PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe
• Experience using Azure DevOps (preferred) or Jira for managing work tasks
• Experience with a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool is a plus

Benefits

• PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• 401K

Company Overview

• SitusAMC provider of consulting, outsourcing, talent and technology solutions, supporting institutional lenders and investors. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.situsamc.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• SitusAMC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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