• Scrum Master

    Insight Global (Covington, LA)


    Job Description

    A large and growing Sporting Goods Wholesaling company is seeking an IT Scrum Master to join their PMO and Software Development teams. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing project portfolio management processes within a specified department, implementing and utilizing PMO methodologies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

     

    - Facilitating and schedule ceremonies to support SAFe framework for their assigned FTs including but not limited to daily standups, planning activities, and retros/reflections.

     

    - Assist with planning and facilitation of PI Planning events and ensure assigned FTs understands the purpose and goals of the event to be able to participate fully.

     

    - Facilitate completion of work assignments, estimation, planning, or dictating work assignments to build a high performing team.

     

    - Facilitate discussion, decision making, team building and conflict resolution.

     

    Work to alleviate administrative tasks from the FT when possible to foster continuous flow of work and improved efficiencies.

     

    - Remove roadblocks by taking the right course of action to reach the goal and/or by leading the team on appropriate course of action.

     

    We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

     

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    Skills and Requirements

     

    - Strong leadership skills and advocates Agile culture and mindset.

     

    - Great interpersonal skills, ability to teach, inspire and motivate.

     

    - Shows a high degree of strong and positive Emotional Intelligence and ability to use it effectively to manage the stakeholders and team.

     

    - Ability to work with multiple teams and prioritize work as needed.

     

    - Be comfortable to work in fast paced environment with changing priorities

     

    - Have a strong Agile background with several different methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, TDD, DSDM, XP, etc.

     

    - Have a technical IT background

     

    - Ability to identify and build Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the performance.