Scrum Master

D.R. Horton; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and PTO

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Scrum Master for an in-person role at our Arlington, TX office.

You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams in Agile practices, and help drive delivery across technology initiatives within the Marketing Technology Digital Transformation program. The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator, strong communication skills, and a track record of removing impediments to keep sprints on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator in digital/tech projects.
• CSM/PSM certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies to support Agile execution.
• Promote Agile practices and continuous improvement across teams.
• Maintain Agile artifacts, metrics, and dashboards for transparency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities and delivery timelines.
• Support release planning and dependency management.
• Coach and guide the Product Owner and Delivery Team to meet sprint goals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc is currently looking for a Scrum Master. As part of the Marketing Technology Digital Transformation, we are reinventing digital experiences across the home-shopping and buying journey. This is an in-person role in our Arlington, TX office.

Position Summary

• We are looking for highly motivated and organizedindividualwhothrivesin a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You’llhelpestablishteam metrics such as capacity andthroughputso you can track sprint progress and help drive teams to meet their sprint goals.
• Our ideal candidate thrives on big challenges and brings enthusiasm to achieve results.
• This position leads, coaches, and guides teammates through the challenges of delivering best-in-class technology solutions while building a collaborative and productive work environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, to support structured and effective Agile execution.
• Apply Scrum principles and Agile best practices to promote consistent processes, disciplined workflows, and continuous improvement.
• Support backlog readiness and prioritization activities to help ensure work aligns with business objectives and delivery timelines.
• Identify and track impediments affecting delivery progress and communicate risks or issues through established escalation channels.
• Maintain Agile artifacts, metrics, and dashboards to promote transparency, visibility, and accountability throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with technology, business, and operational stakeholders to support alignment, information flow, and timely decision-making.
• Drive the implementation of actionable process and tool improvements based on retrospective outcomes and delivery insights.
• Ensure Agile practices are executed in alignment with enterprise standards, governance requirements, and compliance guidelines while preserving delivery flexibility.
• Support Agile adoption initiatives and contributeto organizational Agile maturity efforts
• Assistwith release planning, dependency management, and coordination
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Additional duties as assigned
• Actively serve and support the Product Owner and Delivery Team in theireffortto consistently meet sprint goals
• Problem-solve through delivery challenges, seekresolutionand elevate when stalled
• Assistwith internal and external communication, improving transparency, and cascading information
• Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution as needed to make sure the team stays aligned and focused on the highest priority
• Drive teammates to deliver on commitments and lead through delivery challenges
• Guide the Scrum team in aligning priorities through collaboration and on how to use Agile/Scrum practices
• Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog.
• Clearly communicate blockers, dependencies, risks, or concerns the team has

Core Competencies

• Provide support to the team using a servant leadership style andleadingby example.
• Build a trusting and safe foundation where problems can be raisedin an environment that encourages open communication and continuous learning.
• Assess the scrum maturity of the team and coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is welcome,sustainableand comfortable for the team
• Always be curious to know more about your team, your product, and the technologies that are used to deliver value.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum3+years' experience serving as a Scrum Master or Agile team facilitator in digitalrelatedfields such as technology,engineering,dataanalysis, architecture, or design.
• Previousexperience working on software and/or mobile app development projects
• Hands-on experience applying Scrum and Agile methodologies in a cross-functional environment
• Strong knowledge of Scrum framework, Agile principles, and iterative delivery methodologies
• Ability toidentifyprocess inefficiencies, resolve teamimpediments, and drive continuousimprovement
• Strong technical acumen and knowledge of software development processes/procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including strong presentation skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, start-up like environment
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Possess strong analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale or multi-team Agile initiatives
• Background working in technology, digital, or product delivery environments
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, or equivalent)

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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