Scrum Master

Open Lending provides automated lending services to financial institutions. The company specializes in loan analytics, risk-based pricing, risk modeling, and automated decision technology for automotive lenders throughout the United States. The company was founded in Austin, TX in 2000.

Before taking the company public in 2020, Open Lending ranked among Austin's fastest-growing, privately held companies. Starting in 2013, the company placed for seven consecutive years on the Austin Business Journal's Fast 50 list. Additionally, Open Lending has been named a top workplace by both the Austin Business Journal and the Austin American Statesmen.

The Opportunity:

The Open Lending leadership team is looking for a Scrum Master/Project Manager to join our team and partner with our team in striving to support mission critical systems related to the Lenders Protection platform.

Three Reasons Why To Apply:

• Ability to make an impact: Join a growing team working together to modernize our Lender's Protection technology stack, as well as participate in initiatives to grow OpenLending's business and portfolio.
• Amazing team culture: We pride ourselves on our supportive and blame-free culture where we always go the extra mile to help our team members succeed.
• Visibility of your work: Your organization and leadership will drive critical strategic release for two teams that are the financial engine for the company.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the Scrum Team and champion Agile principles.
• Facilitate Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage product backlogs and prioritize tasks.
• Effectively manage project teams by ensuring clear communication and organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Manage communications with stakeholders and ensure that stakeholders are aware of project activities and progress.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of releases with minimal disruption.
• Work with cross-functional teams to streamline release processes.

What You Bring:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another relevant field.
• 4+ years' experience as a Scrum Master and Project Manager.
• Certification as a Scrum Master (CSM) or similar qualification.
• Experience with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Git, JIRA/Confluence, Maven, CI/CD, Jenkins, Sonarqube, etc.
• Technical knowledge of software development and IT deployment.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure project tasks are completed on time.
• Excellent communication and collaborative spirit.
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Technical writing skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Belt

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, dental, life and short-term and long-term disability insurance (company pays 100% of the premium for employee and 100% of the premiums for family plans after 2 years of coverage)
• Total annual cash compensation includes base salary and bonus, plus participation in the incentive plan for non-commissioned employees
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k plan with match
• Eligible for long-term equity compensation
• Free onsite covered parking
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• Onsite gym
• Free snack options

Job Location: Austin, Texas