Expeditors - Seattle, WA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Seattle, WA
10,001+ employees
Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

Expeditors is seeking a Project Manager III (Scrum Master) to join our exp.o Ocean team in Seattle, WA. This role is pivotal in driving the development of a new application designed to enhance our internal customer service capabilities. As a Scrum Master, you will be at the forefront of our innovative efforts in the ocean trade domain, where you will collaborate with a highly skilled team to leverage cutting-edge technologies and ensure the scalability of our solutions. The logistics industry has become increasingly vital, and your contributions will help us navigate the complexities of supply chain management in a rapidly changing environment. In this position, you will be responsible for coaching team members in the adoption of SAFe and Agile methodologies, facilitating key ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, iteration planning, and retrospectives. You will also monitor the team's progress, manage dependencies, and ensure that committed work is delivered on time. Your leadership will foster a positive and productive environment, encouraging self-organization and continuous improvement within the team. You will work closely with business subject-matter experts and system users to ensure that our applications meet the evolving needs of the market. This is a high-visibility project that requires strong collaboration and communication skills. You will be expected to proactively eliminate barriers to team delivery and support the team in raising awareness of dependencies and mitigating risks. Your ability to inspire, coach, and motivate team members will be crucial in driving the success of this initiative. The position is based on-site in the greater Seattle area, and candidates must be local or willing to relocate, as relocation assistance is not offered.

Responsibilities

  • Coaches the team in adoption of SAFe/Agile core values, principles, and practices
  • Leads the team in self-organization to deliver quality working software with predictability, efficiency, and velocity
  • Facilitates and conducts team SAFe ceremonies: daily stand-up, iteration planning, iteration review, and iteration retrospective
  • Provides metrics for the team & ART (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, and ensures committed work is delivered 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
  • Collaborates with the RTE in administering PI planning

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies and activities, particularly Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  • 3+ years Project Management or Scrum Master experience
  • SAFe Scrum Master certification or similar
  • 3-5+ years of experience in related field (i.e., project management, software development, IS or Agile leadership, etc.)
  • Experienced problem solver, strong collaborator, and able to provide organization and clarity around complex topics
  • Assertive personality, interpersonal, action and outcome driven mentality
  • Ability to actively inspire, coach, mentor, and motivate
  • Well organized with a keen attention to detail
  • Ability to successfully navigate and execute within ambiguous and stressful situations
  • Strong communication and execution capabilities

Nice-to-haves

  • Understanding of the transportation/logistics industry
  • Experience working in cross-functional Agile teams to deliver results with tight deadlines

Benefits

  • Commuter assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health savings account
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid sick time
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