- Senior
- Office in Fort Mill
Scrum Master / Product Owner
Location: Fort Mill, SC / Jersey City, NJ
Workplace Type: Hybrid
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Business Systems Analyst (BSA) / Scrum Master to join our team in the banking domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agile methodologies, business analysis, and banking systems. This role involves coordinating agile processes while analyzing business requirements to deliver seamless project execution. As a Scrum Master/Product Owner, you will be responsible for facilitating agile ceremonies, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the timely delivery of project milestones. You will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, driving efficiency and innovation within our agile teams. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring our projects align with business goals and are delivered with high quality and efficiency. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and business analysts, to ensure that all aspects of the project are well-coordinated and executed effectively. Your expertise in agile methodologies and banking systems will be instrumental in driving the success of our projects and contributing to the overall growth of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as both Business Systems Analyst and Scrum Master, bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals.
- Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications and user stories.
- Ensure the timely delivery of project milestones by removing roadblocks and facilitating team collaboration.
- Track and report project progress, sprint metrics, and deliverables to stakeholders.
- Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it reflects the current business priorities and is well-defined for the development team.
- Work closely with the development team to ensure that user stories are understood and implemented correctly.
- Participate in release and change management processes, ensuring smooth and efficient deployments.
- Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery.
- Continuously improve agile processes and practices within the team.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, preferably within data or software engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, with a proven ability to apply these in a data environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Experience with release and change management processes.
- Technical background with SQL knowledge.
- Experience in retail lending.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and benefits. The role requires a hybrid work arrangement, with some days onsite at either the Fort Mill, SC or Jersey City, NJ location. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and results-oriented individual with a passion for agile methodologies and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. We are looking for someone who is not only technically proficient but also a strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. If you are a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master/Product Owner looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization and contribute to the success of our projects. We are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees can grow and develop their skills. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and innovative organization.
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