Marriott International - Little Rock, AR

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - Little Rock, AR
Accommodation

About the position

As a Scrum Master for the Core API Platforms at Marriott, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the way the world experiences travel. This position is centered around the GraphQL API platform team, where you will be responsible for delivering projects that meet Marriott's high standards of excellence. Your primary focus will be on coordinating tasks and removing barriers that hinder progress on technology projects at an enterprise level. You will manage development sprints from planning through execution and review, ensuring that the team adheres to Agile methodologies and maintains momentum throughout the project lifecycle. In this dynamic role, you will engage with key stakeholders, including executives, clients, and partners, to provide regular updates and gather feedback. Your ability to coach and collaborate with cross-functional teams, Product Owners, and other Scrum Masters will be essential in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and effective decision-making. You will be expected to facilitate all Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring that Scrum principles are understood and followed by the team. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working collaboratively within a team that is committed to growth and innovation. If you are passionate about Agile practices and are ready to take on the challenge of leading a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver projects on time and within budget while meeting Marriott's expectations.
  • Coordinate tasks and unblock barriers related to technology projects at an enterprise level.
  • Manage development sprints from planning to execution to review in an agile environment.
  • Run daily scrums and collaborate on requirement documentation.
  • Engage with key stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.
  • Coach and collaborate with cross-functional teams and Product Owners.
  • Facilitate and support all scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Refinement, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
  • Contribute to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization.
  • Proactively identify impediments and resolve them using a network of peers or escalation if needed.
  • Partner with Product Managers to maintain plans and communicate progress of the team.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree, equivalent experience, or certification.
  • 7+ years' experience in applying Agile and Scrum principles within teams and/or organizations.
  • 7+ years planning and problem solving with product management and delivery teams.
  • 7+ years experience working within agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) and applying techniques such as story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection.
  • 5+ years creating and delivering presentations, PowerPoint decks, and project plans.
  • 2+ years working with tools such as Atlassian (JIRA/Confluence), Clarity, and/or Cloud-based platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).

Nice-to-haves

  • Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or PMI's Agile Certified Professional (ACP).
  • SAFe certified - SAFe Agilist or SAFe Scrum Master.
  • Servant leadership experience as Scrum Master on an Agile Release Train.
  • Familiarity with product/project development experience on Agile Teams in a technology-focused organization.
  • Ability to align change management strategies with product development/deployments.
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings at multiple levels of an organization.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health care flexible spending account
  • Dependent care flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Adoption expense reimbursements
  • Paid parental leave
  • Educational assistance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Discounts at Marriott properties
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Childcare discounts
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