Agile Master - PMO

SUMMARY:

Applies the agreed core elements of the Agile working model within the Feature Team towards the Feature Teams and the Product Owner.  Facilitates the delivery and support of the development portion of projects/programs within specified functional area(s).   Coordinates and takes the lead role for the technical/functional development and support of IT applications in his/her area of responsibility. Coordinates all development aspects including reports, interfaces, conversion programs, database design and creation, enhancements. Provides accurate estimates based on design documents, including data mapping, and interface models.  Oversees the agreed core elements for the Project Management Office (PMO) within Material Management, Outbound Logistics and Launch Process areas. 
Day to day: Technical lifecycle management for SQL, more organizational and project management related. This is an Agile and Scrum master who is leading the technical Lifecyle management. When there are new versions and releases for SQL and doing communications and follow up with App owners. Need someone who has an unbiased approach to keep everyone on task. This person will drive the team. The personality fit is the most important but also need someone who has the technical background within IT. Need to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work with strict deadlines and possess good communication skills. Core focus is to take over migrating SQL 2016 to 2022. This is a global migration with 2,700 databases to migrate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures adherence to the core elements of the agreed agile working model (e.g. Sprint reviews, Retrospectives) including organization, moderation and follow-up of Agile events.
• Coaches and supports feature teams regarding organization, effective working methods, moderation, methods and ensures the cooperation within the feature team.
• Eliminates impediments for feature teams, including management of an impediment backlog, if necessary.
• Supports the product owner in ensuring an effective distribution of backlog items across the teams (avoiding risks, ensuring knowledge transfer).
• Visualizes the performance of the teams with appropriate metrics and continuous improvement of collaboration to promote team efficiency.
• Identifies deficits (e.g. local optimization) and improvement requirements.
• Protects the feature team from unauthorized interruptions during a sprint.
• Oversees the flow of information between the product owner and the feature teams.
• Provides project management support for product line projects, as well as ensuring OEM standards during all phases of the project.
• Monitors all elements of the projects (time, costs, quality, risks).
• Ensures IT project management Agile guidelines are being followed in the project.
• Ensures Jira and Confluence sites are up to date.
• Collaborates closely with the business to understand business requirements.
• Performs planning, analysis, designing, requirements definition, functional design, development, testing and implementation of IT solutions.
• Utilizes ITPM Agile methodology effectively in performing all tasks.
• Meets with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements and systems goals, and identify and resolve business systems issues.
• Ensures compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems.
• Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or the equivalent of 4 years of professional experience in IT application development and support.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must have - Microsoft Project experience, Need to have IT background (Infrastructure Lifecycle management and application release management is where this team is focused), Project Management experience and customer/stakeholder management experience.
• 3 years of experience with IT governance and system development life cycle.
• Basic knowledge of business operations, preferably in the area of assigned responsibility.
• Basic knowledge of database, operating systems and IT relevant infrastructure environment.
• 3 years experience in a variety of Agile methodologies with competency for the specification and the adherence to the obligatory elements of the agreed agile working models
• 3 years experience in planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, documenting and training of IT applications.
• 3 years experience in project management (small-to-medium size).
• PMO certification

​​​​​​​PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• • Location: Greer SC
  • Assignment Start: Contract ASAP 

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.