Job Description

Helps oversee the scrum and development team. They are knowledgeable in Agile methodology and scrum and able to educate others. They also act as a buffer between the scrum team and product owner and maintain a safe working environment for the team by helping with conflict resolution.

Provides a single point of contact for projects. Takes projects from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services. Defines project scope and objectives. Oversees/coordinates all aspects of project and serves as project manager between clients, systems, line management and other departments. Plans and directs schedules as well as project budgets. Monitors the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with customer on technical and non-technical matters. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, budgets, and status reports. Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project deliverables. Manages the integration of vendor tasks, and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. May provide technical/analytical guidance to project team. Recommends/takes action to direct the analysis of and solution to problems.

What are the primary projects or initiatives this person will manage during their first 90 days?
PRJ01853 - Integration Tooling Enablement

PRJ01445 - Retail Spine Product MDM Enhancement

Clarifies immediate priorities and workload.

How mature is your current Agile environment, and what Scrum ceremonies are already in place?
Squads and ceremonies are in place.

Helps gauge whether this role is coaching, stabilizing, or optimizing the team.

What is the expected percentage split between Scrum Master responsibilities and traditional project management tasks?
25% SM and 75% PM

Important since the job blends both roles.

How large are the Scrum/development teams this person will support, and how many teams will they manage at once?
Depends on the project/initiative. Typically, 2 scrum teams. Scrum team sizes vary but are normally 5 to 10 squad members.

Clarifies capacity expectations.

What tools do you use for Agile and project tracking (JIRA, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, etc.)?
Clarity, JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, Mural, MS Project, Azure Dev Ops

Ensures candidates match your technical environment.

What level of interaction will the role have with product owners, business stakeholders, and vendors?
High with POs and Business Stakeholders, depends on the project on the vendor interactions

Identifies communication and stakeholder-management expectations.

Are project budgets, financial tracking, or forecasting part of this role's responsibilities?
Yes absolutely

Confirms whether they must manage financial components.

What challenges have your teams faced recently-team conflict, velocity issues, unclear requirements, vendor delays?
Same as any other org. It varies so I cannot call this out.

Helps understand the real problems the new hire must solve.

How do you define success for someone in this role within the first 6 months?
Understand the ways of working, processes & tools here at ADUSA. Build trust with the team and stakeholders. Manage all aspects of the project effectively.

Job Tags

Immediate start, Remote work

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