Scrum Master II

Dice; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution is seeking a Scrum Master to oversee product development teams remotely from Illinois. The successful candidate will manage project coordination using agile methodologies, facilitate team meetings, and ensure efficient communication and business support while tracking project deliverables. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, alongside Scrum Master certification.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a relevant field.
• 8 years of experience with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Scrum Master Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Use agile methodology to plan, manage, and deliver solutions.
• Facilitate daily team meetings and address potential roadblocks.
• Organize demos and product/system testing.
• Track project processes and present status reports.

Skills

Agile methodology

Team coordination

Scrum framework

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This is a remote position that may only be hired in Illinois.

This position is aligned to First Citizens Bank's Enterprise Digital organization, and supports the management of product and software development teams as a servant leader.

Ensures that development teams follow scrum framework values and agile practices, mentoring and motivating the teams to improve processes, facilitating meetings and decision-making processes, and eliminating team impediments. Assists in increasing team efficiency and provides motivation and guidance for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination - Uses agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions. Facilitates communication and information exchange between external groups and the project team. Monitors project progress, provides timely feedback, and drives a culture of agility and learning.
• Communication - Facilitates daily team meetings to get updates on the progress of the project, address potential roadblocks, and ensure that the project is on track. Hosts regular sessions to share updates with product stakeholders about how the project is progressing. Ensures that the team is meeting deadlines with the desired outcome.
• Business Support - Plans and organizes demos and product/system testing. Ensures the proper use of collaborative processes and removes impediments for the scrum team.
• Reporting - Tracks project processes, deliverables, and financials. Prepares and presents status reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience

License or Certification Type: Scrum Master Certification Required

Current or former experience as a contractor or contingent worker for First Citizens Bank and/or any of its subsidiaries is required.

Why First Citizens?

As America’s largest family-controlled bank, we have a unique legacy of strength, stability and vision. Technology is mission-critical here – from innovations that make banking easier to ensuring funds and data are secure, we constantly seek to create efficiencies for our associates and customers. Our technology team makes a lasting difference by delivering solutions that empower our customers to take charge of their financial future.