Project Manager / Scrum Master Job in Tampa, United States

Advanced Drainage Systems EEO Statement: Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lead Scrum Master US-OH-HilliardJob ID: 2024-18231Type: Regular Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: ITMill RunOverviewAt ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves. For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers.We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com.ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced Lead Agile Scrum Master to guide and drive the agile transformation and execution within our product teams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile principles, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully implementing Agile methodologies across multiple teams. As the Lead Agile Scrum Master, you will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring effective collaboration, and delivering high-quality products.Here’s a look into what you’ll be doing in this role:Key Responsibilities:• Agile Transformation Leadership:• Lead the agile transformation across the organization by promoting Agile principles, values, and best practices.• Work closely with stakeholders to create and implement an effective Agile strategy.• Coach and mentor team members, product owners, and stakeholders on Agile methodologies and practices.• Agile Coach:• Develop, deliver, and/or coordinate with external providers to provision training and workshops on agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework) and practices (e.g., conducting daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog management).• Assess and enhance team agility and maturity by developing coaching plans and conducting maturity assessments.• Coach individuals and teams (including scrum masters and product owners) to facilitate adoption and improvement in agile methodologies and principles.• Scrum Master Duties:• Serve as a Scrum Master for multiple product teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives).• Ensure teams follow Agile practices and processes, helping them to self-organize and improve their performance.• Remove impediments and foster an environment conducive to high performance and continuous improvement.• Collaboration and Communication:• Promote a culture of collaboration and open communication within and across teams.• Act as a liaison between product teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and clear understanding of project goals and priorities.• Facilitate discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution.• Performance and Improvement:• Track and report on key Agile metrics and team performance.• Identify areas for improvement and work with teams to implement solutions.• Encourage a culture of experimentation, feedback, and iterative improvement.• Training and Development:• Develop and deliver training sessions on Agile practices and principles.• Provide ongoing coaching to team members to enhance their Agile skills and knowledge.• Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the Agile transformation process.Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a lead role.• Proven experience leading Agile transformations in a complex, multi-team environment.• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and practices.• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.Preferred Qualifications:• Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Agilist).• Experience in a software development or technology environment.• Familiarity with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana).EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.PI244819722