Scrum Master/Project Manager

Company Overview:

One Park Financial (OPF) is a leading Financial Technology company dedicated to empowering small businesses by connecting them with a wide variety of flexible financing and funding options. Our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the working capital they need to elevate their businesses to new heights. At OPF, we believe in working with high-performing individuals who are ready to play an integral part in our company's expansion. We know that our success hinges on our people, and we strive to enable them to do what they do best.

Why Join Us?

At OPF, we foster a dynamic and inclusive company culture that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. Our team is composed of passionate, driven individuals who are committed to making a difference. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of fintech.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our employees’ growth with continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and career advancement paths.
• Supportive Culture: Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a real impact.
• Community Focus: Be part of a company that understands the importance of small and mid-sized businesses to their communities and the nation’s financial health.
• High-Performing Team: Join a team of badasses who are committed to excellence and are integral to our company's expansion and success.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Scrum Master/Project Manager to join our dynamic team at One Park Financial. This high-profile, hybrid role requires a dedicated professional who can effectively balance the responsibilities of a Scrum Master and Project Manager. The ideal candidate will lead our agile teams to deliver high-quality products and services, ensuring alignment with our business goals and client expectations. This role demands a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement. On the project side, you’ll use your strong interpersonal skills to identify and engage with project stakeholders and then manage all ongoing communications to ensure all are kept informed and on task at an appropriate level. This role is a senior, and experienced member of the department and, as such, you’ll be expected to take on additional responsibilities beyond the scope of their immediate job. These will be agreed on an individual basis.

Requirements

Scrum Master Responsibilities:

• Working across multiple distributed teams, facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives across engineering teams.

• Establish working agreements and ensure the teams follow agile principles and practices.

• Remove impediments and protect the team from external distractions.

• Coach team members on agile methodologies and practices.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence.

• Collaborate with Product Owners/Product Managers to manage and prioritize the product backlog.

• Track and report on team progress and metrics to stakeholders.

• Conduct and maintain capacity/resource planning

• Enumerate tasks, set clear sprint performance standards, resolve sprint performance issues, and drive accountability/engagement within delivery teams

• Track and report on sprint metrics (completed, committed, carryover, burndown, etc.)

Project Management Responsibilities:

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.

Communicate project status, progress, and risks to stakeholders and senior management.

Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned.

·    Manage documentation and organization of Atlassian tools JIRA/Confluence

Requirements:

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.

Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the financial services industry.

Experience with IT projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days on-site, 2 remote)

• Professional development opportunities.

• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.

• Paid time off

• Office snacks

• Monthly events