Scrum Master II

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider is seeking a Scrum Master to lead agile development teams in Chicago, IL. This remote position involves facilitating team processes, mentoring staff, and ensuring project goals are met efficiently. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, along with Scrum Master Certification, and must be experienced in agile practices. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in agile environments if holding a Bachelor’s Degree.
• 8 years of experience in agile environments if holding a High School Diploma or GED.
• Scrum Master Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Use agile methodology values to deliver solutions.
• Facilitate daily team meetings for project updates.
• Organize demos and product/system testing.
• Track project processes, deliverables, and financials.

Skills

Agile methodology

Team facilitation

Project management

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.