Project Manager Scrum Master

$100,000 - $115,000/Yr

Ascendion Group - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

The Project Manager/Scrum Master at Ascendion is responsible for leading Agile teams to deliver solutions for key product initiatives. This role involves removing obstacles, organizing Agile ceremonies, coaching teams on Agile principles, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. The position requires collaboration with other scrum masters within a SAFe framework and managing project tracking and reporting using tools like JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Remove obstacles and shield teams from disruptions.
• Organize Agile ceremonies and foster continuous improvement.
• Coach teams, stakeholders, and leadership on Agile principles.
• Help teams resolve impediments and promote transparency.
• Facilitate decision-making and build trust within teams.
• Collaborate with other scrum masters in a SAFe framework.
• Lead teams to deliver solutions for key product initiatives.
• Track progress, report status, and manage risks.
• Assign resources and monitor team performance.
• Maintain release and dependency plans with internal and external partners.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables with proper documentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Agile Champion with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with JIRA for project tracking and management.
• Expertise in the MS Office Suite for reporting and documentation.
• Strong Project Management skills, with experience managing multiple Scrum teams.
• Ability to lead in a SAFe framework, working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with distributed teams.
• Strong analytical skills for tracking progress and making data-driven decisions.
• Experience in the financial services or technology industry.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• 5 personal days accrued each calendar year
• 10-15 days of paid vacation time
• 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year
• Ascendion Learning Management System