The Amherst Group's companies are comprised of leading real estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed.  Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors.  Today Amherst has over 1000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management.

Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S.  The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team.  In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst’s debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending.  Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Agile Scrum Master to support business growth and redefine data solution success across our investment banking and asset management teams. You’ll be an extension of a high-impact, high-visibility, high-growth team. You will help lead the team in scoping, defining, and delivering a range of data-oriented products and applications to improve our business and finance operations.

As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for facilitating Agile practices and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and solutions. Your expertise in Agile methods and Scrum practices will be essential in promoting collaboration, continuous improvement, and efficient delivery.

 Essential Job Duties:

Scrum Team Facilitation:

• Act as a servant leader and facilitator for one or more Agile teams, ensuring they adhere to Agile principles and values.
• Organize and lead Agile ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, promoting effective communication and collaboration as well as supporting Sprint Planning led by the Scrum Team Product Owner.
• Identify and remove impediments to the team's progress, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.

Agile Implementation:

• Promote and uphold Agile methodologies across the organization, fostering a culture of agility and adaptability.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and team members to ensure alignment and successful delivery of the product.

Coaching and Mentorship:

• Coach team members on Agile best practices, encouraging self-organization and continuous improvement.
• Mentor the team in Scrum practices, helping them understand and apply Agile principles to enhance their performance and productivity.
• Provide guidance and support in resolving conflicts and improving collaboration.

Metrics and Reporting:

• Collaborate with teams to establish and track relevant Agile metrics, providing visibility into the team's progress and performance.
• Use Agile boards and tools to visualize work and assist the team in making data-driven decisions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team and organization, facilitating retrospectives and encouraging experimentation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance Agile practices, efficiency, and overall delivery effectiveness through continued education and learning.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies:

• Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum
• Project management methodologies
• Technical and analytical capacity
• Ethical conduct
• Time management and organizational Skills
• Attention to detail
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong communication proficiency

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Prefer Scrum Alliance CSM or CSP certification
• Minimum of 7 years of Agile Delivery experience utilizing Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe methodologies
• Minimum of 7 years of Technical Project Delivery experience
• Experience supporting multiple product scrum teams and product owners

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Scrum certification.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
• In-depth understanding of Agile principles and Scrum practices.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and the ability to handle crucial conversations.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor teams to improve Agile adoption and performance.
• Proficiency in Agile tools and software, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• A passion for Agile methodologies, continuous learning, and staying up to date with industry trends.

Certificates and Licenses:

Scrum Alliance CSM or CSP certification or PMI Agile Certified Professional (ACP)

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.  Hours of work may change based upon the needs of the business.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

​Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.