Scrum Master

fusionSpan is a dynamic hybrid and remote work environment that prioritizes innovation, trust, and community in everything we do. We are a team of highly-committed individuals inspired by technology's impact on society, and we recognize our work's role in the well-being of our nonprofit clients and the communities they serve.As an AI-first organization, we keep our eyes tuned to the horizon, finding new ways to leverage cutting-edge technologies in ways that drive improvements in operational efficiency and impact, both for our clients and for our internal team. This means every fusionSpan employee has the opportunity to develop genuine AI skills - learning by doing, on real work that matters.The ideal candidate will provide oversight to projects during their full lifecycle. The Scrum Master will interact with internal stakeholders as a means of providing regular updates on IT project’s performance, schedules, and resources. The Scrum Master also needs to be able to work autonomously and adapt to an evolving work structure. This role is hybrid with 2-3 days in our Rockville office.Responsibilities:

• Be the scrum master for all internal project teams
• Provide scrum and project reports to upper management
• Perform Stakeholder Management
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines, and allocating resources
• Delegate project tasks to employees who are best positioned to complete them
• Identify and manage potential risks and liabilities of multiple projects
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Plan sprints and tasks in Jira
• Work with the required project management tools including Jira and Asana

Required Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of Scrum Master experience with a consulting or professional services firm
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to organize, motivate and communicate with teams.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with product and/or software development processes
• Certified Scrum Master Certification (CSM)
• Understanding of resource management including human, financial, and other asset-based resources.
• Strong preference for familiarity with Agile methodology including knowledge of Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence) and project tools like Asana.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with IT projects
• Experience working in Entrepreneurial and Startup environments

Compensation:The anticipated salary range for this role is $60,000 - $90,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and may vary accordingly.What We Offer:

• Health (PPO) dental & vision plan – 100% covered for employee 
• Long/Short-term disability insurance – 100% covered for employee 
• Life and AD&D insurance – 100% covered for employee 
• 401K up to 4% matching contribution
• 15 days of paid vacation – increases with tenure
• 10 paid federal holidays
• 12 weeks for parental leave 

Find out more about our benefits here.

About fusionSpan

fusionSpan is a fast-paced, high-energy global firm with a highly motivated team. This role will experience high work demands under tight timelines requiring a flexible and adaptable approach to daily priorities. We are open to qualified candidates worldwide even though our job opportunities are posted for a specific region.

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fusionSpan employees working remotely are expected to have their camera on during all virtual meetings.

Our Company Values:

• Trust: We believe trust is the foundation of success, and build it through unwavering integrity, transparency, and open communication. We deliver on promises, address challenges directly, and hold ourselves accountable to excellence in all interactions with clients, partners, and teammates.
• Innovation: We understand that excellence and innovation go hand-in-hand and are committed to developing forward-looking, creative solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs and move the industry forward. We embrace change, celebrate creativity, and prioritize quality to create a new standard of performance.
• Community: We are a community-first organization committed to creating a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and respect where each voice is heard and all contributions are valued. We prioritize responsible and sustainable practices on our path to positively impact those we serve.

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