Oxygen Looking for Scrum Master at Princeton, NJ Full Time

Oxygen is a modern financial platform designed for the 21st-century economy, tailored to meet the unique needs of today’s consumers and small businesses (freelancers, solopreneurs and modern SMBs). We believe beauty lies in simplicity, from design to utility, and build our ever-growing product suite with this in mind. And we’re just getting started. At Oxygen, we’re focused on lifting up those who dare to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible by delivering on our promise to be a more fair financial partner. The next generation building the future is writing their own rules and shattering expectations. So are we. For those who reject the status quo, welcome to Banking for the Extraordinary. Let’s create the future!

Note: This is a hybrid role based out of our Princeton, New Jersey location. You will be expected to be in the office for a minimum of 3 days/week.

As we continue to grow, we recognize the importance of Agile methodologies in delivering high-quality products efficiently. We’re looking for an experienced Scrum Master to guide our development teams in embracing scaled Agile principles and practices. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that we follow the Oxygen Agile development framework, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and empowering our teams to deliver outstanding results.

We are looking for a Scrum Master to join the team!

What you`ll do:

• Coach and guide the development teams in implementing scaled Agile principles and practices, ensure that the team follows Oxygen Agile development framework
• Collaborate with product owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog.
• Assist in defining project scope, goals, deliverables and dependencies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Facilitate and lead Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives and PI Plannings
• Remove any obstacles or impediments that may affect the team’s progress or efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing.
• Resolve conflicts and issues that occur.
• Monitor project progress and ensure that the team meets the agreed-upon sprint goals and timelines.
• Protect the team from over-committing and scope creep.
• Encourage self-organization within the team, empowering team members to make decisions and take ownership of their work.
• Identify and manage project risks, working proactively to mitigate them and highlight them to stakeholders if needed.
• Support Product Owners on keeping transparent and up-to-date project KPIs and documentation, including sprint backlogs, burn-down charts, and release plans.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, promoting feedback and implementing process improvements as necessary.
• Ensuring adoption of feedback from retrospective calls
• Collaborate with other Scrum masters and teams to foster cross-functional collaboration and alignment.
• Act as a servant leader, supporting the team’s growth and development.
• Foster a positive and motivated team culture, ensuring a healthy work environment.

About you :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Management or a related field;
• Knowledge/Certification on scaled-Agile, CSM Certification is a must (SAFe, Less, Nexus);
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in product development teams using Agile methodology;
• Practical experience in product development teams using Scaled Agile approaches;
• Hands-on experience using Jira, Miro and other tools;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;

Compensation and Benefits:

The final compensation package for this role will be determined during the interview process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, internal equity, education, skill set, experience and training.

Oxygen also offers comprehensive benefits, including stock options, medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, a retirement plan, flex time off, paid parental leave, employer paid disability coverage, and additional health and wellbeing perks and benefits. Oxygen reserves the right to amend or modify employee perks and benefits at any time.

Not sure you qualify?

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Oxygen we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Oxygen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.