Project Manager II Scrum Master - TWMS IS Operational Experience

The Project Manager II plays a key role working within a highly collaborative and Agile development team building the Transportation Warehouse Management System (TWMS). The PM will take on the role of Scrum Master for the team. They will communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders throughout the Program Increment (PI) maintain and execute the PI plan and help raise awareness and mitigate risks. The PM/Scrum Master will facilitate the daytoday activities of Product Owners Quality Engineers Developers other Scrum Masters and other IS roles for the duration of the Program Increment. 

The TWMS development team is doing greenfield development work on a warehouse management system for our global network of transportation warehouses.  As a PM/Scrum Master you will make a difference for end users in hundreds of warehouses around the world.  The TWMS web application runs on Androidbased mobile scanning devices and PCs.  The system is widely used but is still in its infancy awaiting functionalities for all aspects of operations in multiple countries.  The TWMS team works regularly with end users across the globe to determine the greatest need and each newly released feature is wellreceived by a hungry audience.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the team in adoption of SAFe/Agile core values principles and practices
• Leads the team in selforganization to deliver quality software with predictability efficiency and velocity
• Facilitates team SAFe ceremonies: daily standup iteration planning iteration review and retrospection
• Provides metrics for the team (e.g. capacity planned/actual velocity story point burn down)
• Removes impediments and provides visibility and/or escalation to leadership
• Fosters a positive and productive environment within the Agile team
• Monitors sprint/iteration work closely proactively manages dependencies in support of delivering on time
• Keeps team organized and focused
• Promotes a mindset and focus on relentless & continuous improvement
• Understands the context and status of each feature and story in the PI plan
• Supports the RTE in administering PI planning
• Works closely with Team Management to further support individual team members

This position is onsite and will reside in the greater Seattle WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

• Downtown Seattle
• Federal Way
• Lynnwood
• Bellevue (Factoria)

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency and demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master with Scrum/Agile & Kanban methodologies
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
• Ability to successfully navigate and execute within ambiguous and stressful situations
• Strong communication and execution capabilities
• Continuous learner: receptive to feedback with a desire to improve
• Skilled problem solver strong collaborator and able to provide organization and clarity around complex topics
• Assertive personality; interpersonal action and outcome driven mentality
• Wellorganized with a keen attention to detail
• Servant leader
• Strong customer service attitude
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• 3 years of experience in related field (i.e. project management software development IS or Agile leadership etc.) 
• 3 years Scrum Master experience 
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) a plus

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H1B visa) for this opportunity.

Additional Information :

Expected base salary:  $80000 to $125000

Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all fulltime employees including:

• Paid vacation
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical Prescription Drug Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime