Job Information
Republic Airways IT Agile Scrum Master in Indianapolis, Indiana
Job Category:
Information Technology
POSITION PURPOSE
Successfully leads large, complex projects using Agile Project methodologies. Champions change in the organization in adopting agile methodology. Manages project budget and actual spend to provide project steering committees with estimates to complete on project schedule and budget.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Champions the Agile process by getting behind the move to agile and supporting change.
Manages large, complex projects for the organization that include both business and IT related requirements and delivers on time and on budget with high customer satisfaction.
Manages multiple enterprise and multi-vendor projects in a mixed matrix and functional organization, ensuring agile practices and solution deployments contain testing and product owner/stakeholder communications.
Utilizes fluency in various agile methodology (SCRUM, Kanban, etc.) to lead projects through facilitating user story creation, sprint planning, sprint retrospective, daily stand-ups, and provides sprint demo sessions with users.
Manages project changes with product owners for changing priorities. Provides project dashboards, burn down/up chart metrics and executive status.
Tracks and communicates team velocity and sprint/release progress to all affected teams and management using Agile estimating techniques.
Acts as a Scrum Master for two to three Agile teams and mentors/coaches team members on Agile principles and methodology.
Advocates Agile methodology to promote, train, and lead IT and business areas to adoption of Agile principles. Facilitates discussion and conflict resolution to improve team productivity while promoting continuous improvement. Leads teams in making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition
Strives to continually improve workflow and maximize efficiency by eliminating road blocks.
Participates in providing Agile learning for IT personnel; ensures training materials are updated and maintained to be active in coaching. Provides leadership, direction, motivation and direction of project teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
8+ years of proven Technology Project Management experience
4+ years leading complex multiple technology programs/projects utilizing Agile/SCRUM, or related methodology
Agile related certifications (SCRUM Master, Product Owner, PMI-ACP or others)
Experience in mentoring team members on Agile/SCRUM best practices
Experience with project environments including, JIRA, Confluence, or Share Point Team Site usage.
Ability to effectively deliver in a highly collaborative and matrixed environment. Previous experience managing complex concurrent enterprise multi-vendor projects.
PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Experience working as Software Programmer or Systems Analysts would be a plus
Previous airline experience.
Training in Six Sigma processes.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
At Republic Airways, our vision is to be America’s regional airline of choice. Each of our 6,000 aviation professionals — whether they work at our corporate headquarters, on the ground at one of our 10 bases or in the air with our passengers — are responsible for our Company’s success. More than that, we’re responsible for one another’s successes. That’s the Republic difference.
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic offers fixed-fee flights operated under our major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express.
Beyond our operations, we’re focused on sharing our time, talents and treasures with our community—both locally and globally. Join Republic Airways where you will find opportunities, reach new heights and be part of something bigger than yourself.