Job Description
IT accelerates the success of IDEXX employees and customers by providing scalable and innovative solutions and leadership. We are a global organization that supports all technology needed to deliver products and solutions to customers enabling them to focus on delivering high quality patient care. We strive to provide exceptional customer service and experience in the most efficient means possible, requiring alignment and cross-functional communication.
Are you a seasoned Scrum Master with a passion for Agile excellence? Do you thrive in mentoring teams and guiding them to achieve peak performance? If so, we'd love for you to join our team as a
Senior Agile Specialist within our IT PMO !
This is an exceptional opportunity for an Agile expert to make a significant impact on our organization. If you are a passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!
In this role, you will: - Champion Agile Transformation: Utilize your servant leadership style to empower your team and foster their continuous growth within the Agile delivery process.
- Become an Impediment Buster: Proactively identify and remove roadblocks for your team, understanding when and how to escalate complex issues.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Analyze sprint health indicators and use insights to lead retrospectives, identifying and implementing ongoing improvements.
- Refine the Product Vision: Partner with the Product Owner to manage the product backlog, ensuring all items are well-defined with clear acceptance criteria.
- Optimize Workflow & Delivery: Guide the team in flow management techniques to maximize their delivery potential.
- Become a Network Catalyst: Develop strong professional networks and leverage your influence to positively impact other teams within the organization.
- Mentor & Lead: Share your expertise by intentionally supporting and mentoring peers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
- Deliver Value through Expertise: Utilize your leadership capabilities to leverage the team's strengths and maximize value delivery.
- Bridge the Gap: Possess a deep understanding of "why" we do things, informed by practical experience.
- Become the Master: Transition from student to teacher in your domain expertise and team dynamics, demonstrating a balanced depth and breadth of knowledge.
- Communicate with Clarity: Effectively communicate complex Agile concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Embrace Collaboration: Actively participate in departmental initiatives and working groups, fostering cross-functional collaboration.
What You Will Need To Succeed... - Has 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of leading high-performing Agile teams.
- Scrum Master certification is required from an industry-recognized organization such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
- Technical proficiency with Agile/Collaboration tools such as Jira, Rally, Confluence, Teams, Lucid
- Demonstrates exemplary servant leadership skills and a passion for coaching and development.
- Possesses a deep understanding of Agile principles, values, and processes.
- Has a strong track record of removing impediments and escalating issues effectively.
- Can analyze complex data and use insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Is an excellent communicator who can effectively bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences.
- Holds a strong desire to mentor and share their expertise with others.
- Has a demonstrated ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders
- Location: Looking for local, Maine-based or those driving distance to work on site a minimum of 8 days per month, and more is preferred if possible.
What you can expect from us: - Base annual salary target: $110000 - $120000 (yes, we do have flexibility if needed)
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus
- Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
- 5% matching 401k
- Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!
Why IDEXX? We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let's pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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