Scrum Master - Reimagine

Why should you join our team? American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams. Benefits offered by American AgCredit: Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve Family friendly work environment Investment in employee development Medical, Dental and Vision coverage Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6% Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 21 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time) Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan Disability & Life Insurance Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance Position will be posted until filled. MISSION STATEMENT:   To build and scale the modern technology foundation that powers a world-class digital lending platform, marrying land intelligence with rapid capital access for agricultural real estate.   ROLE DISCRIPTION :   The   Scrum Master   - Reimagine   is   responsible   for helping   build and evolve   a new "greenfield" digital lending ecosystem. Operating at the intersection of systems design, data security, and emerging technology, this role ensures that AAC’s proprietary land intelligence and new digital lending platform is   built   to engage with customers, providing a product they want to come back to often, and helps   them   obtain the financing they need .    This role will be part of a new team that seeks to leverage the best qualities of a small agile startup with the presence and stability of a successful market leader.   This   position   demands a hands-on startup mindset, balancing   customer needs   with disciplined execution, while thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.    Reporting   to   the   Head of Technology - Reimagine ,   The   Scrum Master   will be responsible for   coordinating and managing the flow of work to build out   our next-generation agricultural lending platform. They will work closely with   product managers and designers   to   identif y and capture work , grooming backlogs to help prioritize, and then work with the technical team(s)   delivering   customer-centric   solutions and   engage with key technology partners and vendors to   deliver customer value .    This role demands direct, hands-on involvement in   communicating and coordinating with both internal and external teams , with a particular focus on the front-end experience , to deliver the ICR for Streamline Capital   by EOY . The successful candidate will   have strong ADO experience, ability to work with minimal supervision, engage with third party vendors,   resolve problems and escalate risks and issues,   all while maintaining strong alignment   with key business goals .   BASIC FUNCTION:   The Scrum Master   - Reimagine   is accountable for working with business delivery teams to deliver key application functionality for both internal and customer-facing applications within the association using agile principles. The key to the success of this position is   to partner   with Product Owners, Technology Leadership and the technology teams to ensure applications are supported and value is delivered to our business partners and customers.  The Scrum Master provides coaching and support through agile practices.     The Scrum Master plans and executes sprint planning, conducts daily standup meetings, and prepares team retrospectives to support the successful delivery of product backlog work items.  In addition to owning the Scrum Master duties for a team, this position is instrumental in driving cohesive agile practices across the association and other Scrum Masters.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Act as a servant leader including facilitation, situational awareness, and conflict resolution. Facilitate daily stand-ups, to monitor sprint progress. Work with business delivery team members to break down deliverables into epics, user stories, and tasks. Coach and mentor the business delivery team in agile frameworks and principles and fostering the team’s ability to self-organize, while also holding the team accountable to their commitments. Adhere to the Associations Change Management procedures Mediate conflicts to assist the team in making decisions. Remove roadblocks and facilitate solution development with the team. Supports a culture of continuous process improvement through team retrospectives and key indicators around team performance. Ensures clear communication and organization of all association strategic and business delivery team goals. Effective communication with the team, technology leadership and business stakeholders Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills in order to support the team in successful delivery of business value Leads with American AgCredit’s core values of Trust, Inclusion, Partnership, Growth Mindset and ExcellenceTake responsibility for successful delivery. Promote transparency and team empowerment across teams. High engagement within and across the technology teams Collaborate with other Scrum Masters across teams. Perform other functions as assigned. LEVELS OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED: Exercises no supervision; makes some independent decisions; works under direction from Technology Director. TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. Certification for a Scrum Master (CSM) required. Five or more years of experience working as a scrum master, product manager, or project manager in an agricultural or financial institution preferred. Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships