Scrum Leader

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

If you are a professional looking for an opportunity to work with the global Emerson Systems and Software organization, this is a stimulating opportunity for you! Our development organization has transformed into a Scaled Agile environment and is seeking a Scrum Master professional. In this position, you will be working in conjunction with 1-2 Agile teams and a team of Product Managers within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)-based organization aimed at delivering best-in-class process automation products built across web, cloud, PC, and embedded platforms integrated with internally developed devices.

In this role, your responsibilities will be:

• Effectively driving the team to perform at an optimal level towards meeting goals and commitments to delivering value
• Removing impediments, and bringing up issues the team cannot resolve to the appropriate level and working with them to find solutions
• Driving towards continuously improving team performance
• Directing the team in driving Lean-Agile cadence practices (sprint planning, reviews, refinement, retrospectives, etc.)
• Ensuring the team lives by Lean-Agile values and principles
• Coordinating with the Release Train Leader and the other Scrum Leaders via the Scrum of Scrums and other meetings
• Developing the team metrics, driving corrective actions, and communicating progress to stakeholders
• Helping the group in any other way they can to meet their objectives.
• Coordinating with development, testing, quality assurance, and other teams to ensure a smooth release process.
• Identifying and managing the resolution of issues and risks that may arise during the release process.
• Leading the group in developing strategies to mitigate or avoid identified risks and creating backup plans to address unexpected issues
• Implement changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of future sprints, PIs, releases
  
  

Who You Are:

You have a strong bottom-line orientation. You establish common objectives and a shared mindset. You identify and create the processes necessary to get work done

For this Role You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or any related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Scrum Master for one or more Scrum teams implementing Scrum or Scrum within a SAFe context.
• 4+ years of experience working with or within a technology division, with exposure to software product development.
• Proven understanding and capability to address challenges commonly faced in a scaled Agile context
• Excellent skills in engaging, facilitating, assessing, understanding, and navigating team dynamics toward building and maintaining a high-performance team
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, along with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical information to a range of audiences
• Able to define and refine processes as well as lead process improvement initiatives.
• Thorough, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Willing to take action, with a high degree of adaptability and managerial courage
  
  

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience working within the development groups of a team implementing the SAFe Framework
• Experience in the 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 Master
• Experience with ISO-certified processes and audits, Secure Lifecycle Development, and/or development of products for use in a SIL environment
  
  

Our Offer to You

By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets. We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion.

We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

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