Career Path: Systems/Information Technology
Organization: Cummins Inc.
Role Category: Hybrid
Job Type: Exempt - Experienced
ReqID: 2417814

DESCRIPTION

GPP Database Link (https://cummins365.sharepoint.com/sites/CS38534/)
Servant leader and coach to a cross-functional agile team, ensuring all activities use the principles and frameworks of Agile (e.g., Scrum, Kanban and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)) to deliver solutions.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS:

College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required.
Agile Certification (Certified Scrum Master - CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or Safe Scrum Master Certification (SSM) are preferred. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

EXPERIENCE:

5-7 years of experience working in a software development organization and in an Agile environment as a scrum master demonstrating knowledge and practical experience of the Lean methodology, principles and tools like JIRA are preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Providing training and coaching to the team on Agile methodology and best practices.
• Helping to unify our utilization of Jira, expanding the use to include dashboarding and metrics around workflow.
• Subject matter expertise and recommendations on team and sub-team structure as it relates to agile workflow.
• Proficiency in facilitating and managing Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize product backlog, ensuring alignment with business objectives and readiness for sprint planning
  As Cummins continues to grow, you’ll be provided with continuous learning opportunities, supportive benefits and a culture that values your wellbeing, safety and work-life balance. Here, you’ll have the power to determine your future with innovative technology, a focus on sustainability and with a company positioned for long-term growth

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establishes lean/agile leadership, supports the Product Owner, and promotes quality practices; Skilled at Scrum practices of estimation and prioritization using agile techniques. Guides and coaches team members on agile practices & provides developmental feedback to team members using a servant leadership style and leading by example. Fosters an environment of mutual respect and cooperation, transparency, and autonomy; facilitates getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work. Drives adoption of agile reducing the gap between agile theory and practice; drives continuous improvement. Establishes key metrics and monitors agile metrics that impact value driven delivery and indicate potential problems; Ensures all solution documentation is complete (Definition of Done). Establishes and communicates team progress and goals using program boards, burn-up, burn-down or other methods. Supports team rules and norms and protects the team from outside interference; removes impediments for the team or finds the right personnel to remove impediments. Maintain strong relationships to deliver business value using relevant Business Relationship Management practices.