Stefanini North America and APAC · 20 hours ago
Project Engineer
Chicago, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expStefanini Group is a global provider of IT digital consulting and outsourcing services, and they are seeking a Project Engineer - Scrum Master to join their Disruptive Innovation team. The role involves leading agile practices, managing project timelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in the Food and Beverage industry.
Information TechnologyOutsourcing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint reviews, and other agile rituals to keep the team focused, aligned, and on track
Partner with Project Owner and Marketing Lead to manage end-to-end innovation & commercialization process, from initial concept to successful market launch
Build and manage timeline of the project and product development; Align POD members on their commitments with the timelines to ensure on time delivery
Coach the pod on agile principles, flex when needed and helping the team balance speed and structure while adapting quickly to feedback and new insights
Identify and resolve impediments that hinder progress-whether operational, organizational, or resource-related-to keep the initiatives moving forward
Tracking key agile metrics such as CSat, Maturity, Capacity of the team, reporting progress, and making adjustments as needed to ensure project success
Maintain clear documentation of sprint goals, backlog items, decisions, and velocity. Ensure the team and stakeholders have visibility into progress, risks, and timelines
Guide the team in retrospectives to continuously improve delivery and collaboration
Ensure alignment across all pod members, including R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing, while fostering an environment of shared ownership and rapid iteration
Tailor agile workflows to reflect the unique physical product innovation characteristics -helping the team move quickly from insight to execution while navigating pack simplification, retail constraints, and test-and-learn launches
Help the team align on the highest-impact initiatives by working closely with the Pod Lead and cross-functional partners to manage and refine the product backlog
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related
MUST HAVE: 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Project Management, in the Food and beverages industry
MUST HAVE: experience with physical product innovation in Food & Beverage with packaging projects, aligned with operations and manufacturing side: engineering, changing of machines, alignment with supply chain, etc
Agile project management experience (emphasis): 1-2 years running agile ceremonies and managing projects through sprints
Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies or proven experience in product development and commercialization
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Strong experience in building timelines for projects with uncertainty, that demands a lot of changes multiple times throughout the project
Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills
Experience supporting test-and-learn innovation cycles or commercialization processes
Passion for team empowerment, iterative learning, and removing barriers to execution
Open to work flexible hours since part of the team is located in AMS - start 7am Chicago time when needed
Company
Stefanini North America and APAC
Global Tech Consulting Company All in One. Stefanini is a Brazilian multinational company with 37 years of experience and presence in 41 countries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Spencer Gracias
CEO, North America/APAC
David Gawenda
Chief Operating Officer NA/APAC Region
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