Jobs via Dice · 10 hours ago
Scrum Master
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$72/hr - $77/hr
5+ years expCynet Systems is a client of Dice, seeking a Scrum Master to lead agile processes in their Chicago office. The Scrum Master will be responsible for facilitating sprint planning, managing project timelines, coaching the team on agile principles, and ensuring cross-functional alignment for product development.
Computer Software
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&beverages industry
MUST HAVE: experience with physical product innovation in Food & Beverage with packaging projects, aligned with operations&manufacturing side: engineering, changing of machines, alignment with supply chain, etc
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
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