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Agile Scrum Master / Project Manager

VantageScore
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Digital / Data & Tech
Salary
$165k - $190k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • 5+ years of professional experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Project Manager, ideally within a software/technology/fintech environment
  • Demonstrated expertise facilitating Agile ceremonies and applying Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid Agile frameworks
  • Strong experience with project and Agile management tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence or equivalent)
  • Hands-on experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and risk for cross-functional initiatives
  • Proficiency developing and tracking key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time) and translating them into actionable insights
Nice to have
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Experience scaling Agile practices across multiple teams (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum of Scrums)
  • Familiarity with software engineering concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments sufficient to engage credibly with engineering teams
  • Experience managing programs with regulatory, security, or compliance dependencies
What the job really is

The Agile Scrum Master / Project Manager will facilitate Agile ceremonies, manage project timelines, and support cross-functional development teams in a Data & Tech environment. Responsibilities include removing blockers, promoting Agile best practices, and ensuring project deliverables align with company goals. The role also involves tracking project metrics and maintaining communication with stakeholders to keep projects on track and within budget.

Benefits
  • $165k - $190k / year
  • 401(K) matched up to 7%
  • Flexible Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Wellness benefits
  • Monthly Team Events
Things to weigh
  • This role requires three days per week onsite in South San Francisco, so candidates must live within approximately one hour of the office.
  • The salary range is provided, but it may vary based on experience and qualifications.
  • The role involves managing multiple concurrent initiatives, which may require strong multitasking skills.
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