“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors FounderGlobal supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
18,000 trained professionals
350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
Fortune 500
Globally unified systems
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)
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. Expected base salary: $80,000 to $120,000Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid vacation
Holidays (10)
Flexible Days (2)
PaidSick 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.