Scrum Leader

If you are a Scrum Leader looking for an opportunity to grow Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Austin Texas location you willbe the servant-leader of 1-2 agile teams within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)-based organization aimed at delivering world-quality process control products built across web cloud PC and embedded platforms integrated with locally developed hardware.

The ideal candidate has experience chipping in to an agile transformation and working in a SAFe-based organization and is passionate about working with software development team members to champion an effective agile/Scrum environment while coordinating with other agile teams and development leaders in order to deliver great products. You should be able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with a wide range of people experience levels and technical backgrounds.

IN THIS ROLE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL:

• Facilitate regular Scrum events such as Sprint Planning Daily-Standup Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective
• Work collaboratively with developers Products Owners release train leaders and management to effectively identify and remove impediments to the development teams progress
• Foster agile standard methodologies and a culture of relentless improvement amongst assigned scrum teams and the development organization as a whole
• Work collaboratively with other Scrum Leader and release train leadership to coordinate and support the activities of all of the Scrum teams
• Support release train leadership in preparing for each Program Increment
• Effectively guide discussions and engage in conflict resolution when necessary
• Work with management to call out problems encountered on/amongst scrum teams as necessary
• Influence scrum teams towards an effective agile implementation while maintaining their sense of ownership and empowerment
• Champion the use of metrics and other objective measures across the organization
• Serve as both an example and a champion for the values and principles of both SAFe and the Agile Manifesto

REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelors degree in any STEM related courses AND 5 years of relevant experience in software development environment
• 2 years of experience as a Scrum Leader for one or more Scrum teams implementing Scrum or Scrum within a SAFe context
• Demonstrated knowledge of agile processes and the Scrum Leaders role in them through at least one of the following certifications:
  • Certified SAFe Scrum Master (Scaled Agile)
  • Certified SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (Scaled Agile)
  • Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)
  • Certified Advanced Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)
  • Professional Scrum Master I II or III ()
• Demonstrable understanding of the challenges commonly faced in a scaled agile context
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with ability to clearly communicate technical and non-technical information to a range of audiences
• Excellent skills in facilitation and assessing understanding and navigating team dynamics towards building and maintaining a high-performance team
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

PREFERRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Experience working within the development groups of a team implementing the Scaled Agile Framework
• One or more SAFe certifications especially Certified SAFe Agilist SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Program Consultant
• SAFe 5.0 experience/certifications are also preferred but earlier versions of SAFe are also acceptable
• Experience in development of solutions integrating software development on multiple platforms and proprietary hardware development
• Experience in the development of process control systems avionics or other near-real time information control systems
• Experience participating in or leading an agile transformation for a development organization of more than 50 developers especially in the role of Scrum Leader
• Experience with ISO certified processes and audits Secure Lifecycle Development and/or development of products for use in a SIL environment
• Ability to travel occasionally including internationally

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

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