Job Description

The Project Manager (PM) will take on the role of Scrum Master for an Agile Development team. They will communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders throughout the Program Increment (PI), maintain and execute the PI plan, and help raise awareness and mitigate risks.

They will direct the day-to-day activities of Analysts, Engineers, Developers, and other IS personnel for the duration of the PI. The PM, in conjunction with the Release Train Engineer (RTE) and other Scrum Masters, is responsible for the success of the PI plan, and ensuring committed work is completed on schedule and the flow of value is optimized for the agile team they manage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches the team in adoption of SAFe/Agile core values, principles, and practices
• Leads the team in self-organization to deliver quality working software with predictability, efficiency and velocity
• Facilitates and conducts team SAFe ceremonies: daily stand-up, iteration planning, iteration review and iteration retrospective.
• Provides metrics for the team & ART (e.g. capacity, planned/actual velocity, story point burn down)
• Removes impediments and provides visibility and/or escalation to leadership
• Fosters a positive and productive environment within the Agile team
• Monitors sprint/iteration work closely, proactively manages dependencies, and ensures committed work is delivered on time
• Keeps team organized and focused
• Promotes a mindset and focus on relentless & continuous improvement
• Understands the context and status of each feature and story in the PI plan
• Supports the RTE in administering PI planning

This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

• Downtown Seattle
• Federal Way
• Lynnwood
• Bellevue (Factoria)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3+ years Project Management or Scrum Master experience
• Ability to successfully navigate and execute within ambiguous and stressful situations
• Strong communication and execution capabilities
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies and activities, particularly Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Continuous learner; receptive to feedback, with a desire for improvement
• Alignment with Expeditors culture and Ten Critical Success Factors (100% Customer Satisfaction, 100% of the time)
• Experienced problem solver, strong collaborator, and able to provide organization and clarity around complex topics
• Assertive personality, interpersonal, action and outcome driven mentality
• Ability to actively inspire, coach, mentor, and motivate
• Well organized with a keen attention to detail
• Servant leader

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3+ years of experience in related field (i.e., project management, software development, IS or Agile leadership, etc.)
• SAFe Scrum Master certification or similar
• Experience working in cross-functional Agile teams to deliver results with tight deadlines
• Understanding of the transportation/logistics industry

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Additional Information

Expected base salary: $80,000 to $120,000

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday
• Business professional dress code

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.