Lending Application Scrum Master - Remote

Benchmark Mortgage•Plano, TX

1d•$120,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

The Lending Application Scrum Master is responsible for leading the agile delivery of processes and technology tied to strategic initiatives for the Company, driving requirements, timelines, and execution within a fast-paced lending environment. Ideal candidates for this position have strong communication and coaching skills, are able to work across organizational boundaries to bridge business operations and technology with knowledge of Encompass and the mortgage origination lifecycle.

Requirements

Strong communication and coaching skills
Ability to work across organizational boundaries
Extensive knowledge of Encompass
Knowledge of the mortgage origination lifecycle
Knowledge of loan origination system integrations, APIs, and reporting tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
Excellent time management skills
Knowledge of software development lifecycle
Minimum of three (3) years as a Scrum Master, Business Analyst, Project Manager or a hybrid of these roles required.
Minimum of five (5) years of mortgage originations experience required.
Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience with Encompass administration.
Experience with JIRA required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience of education and experience required.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Agile certification required.

Responsibilities

Serve as Scrum Master for cross-functional mortgage and technology teams.
Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
Gather, document, and translate business requirements into user stories and functional specifications.
Manage multiple projects from initiation through delivery, including timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication.
Partner with operations, underwriting, processing, compliance, and IT teams to implement system and process improvements.
Collaborate with IT and third-party vendors on integrations and enhancements.
Other duties as assigned.