Scrum Master Job at Southwest Airlines
Department: Technology
Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Job Summary
Serve as the liaison between the business (represented by the Product Owner) and the Agile software development team. Help the team reach peak productivity by working with team members, resolving impediments blocking a team, and helping to track their progress. Play a critical role in the adoption of Scrum and other Agile development practices by the organization.
Additional details:
This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel for trainings , meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in a remote location, away from our Corporate Campus. Please note, while this is a remote position, there is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations are: Alaska, Delaware, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Responsibilities
Organize and facilitate planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos and other Scrum-related meetings
Serve as the team's radiator, ensuring necessary internal and external communication, while improving overall transparency
Ensure the development teams are practicing the core Agile values, practices and principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility
Look for avenues to increase the productivity effectiveness of the teams in any way possible
Assist team with making appropriate commitments through story selection, task definition
Add value to the team and organization and coach the team up
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to demonstrate capacity in airport/airline operations, airport finances, contracts, and high regard for interpersonal relationships
Ability to produce working contracts among different stakeholders such as definition of done, scope lock, acceptance of work etc.
Skilled in strong organization and communication
Skilled in utilizing strong problem-solving in an unstructured environment as a self-starter
Skilled in planning, preparing for, and leading meetings
Ability to demonstrate and maintain an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information
Skilled in SAFe
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent formal training
Experience
Required: Intermediate-level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in:
Scrum framework and Kanban methods
Velocity and flow metrics
Techniques for increasing team effectiveness
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $97,750 per year to $ 108,600 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company. Benefits you’ll love:
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck**
Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit***
Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits *Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time
**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Job Summary
Serve as the liaison between the business (represented by the Product Owner) and the Agile software development team. Help the team reach peak productivity by working with team members, resolving impediments blocking a team, and helping to track their progress. Play a critical role in the adoption of Scrum and other Agile development practices by the organization.
Additional details:
This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel for trainings , meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in a remote location, away from our Corporate Campus. Please note, while this is a remote position, there is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations are: Alaska, Delaware, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Responsibilities
Organize and facilitate planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos and other Scrum-related meetings
Serve as the team's radiator, ensuring necessary internal and external communication, while improving overall transparency
Ensure the development teams are practicing the core Agile values, practices and principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility
Look for avenues to increase the productivity effectiveness of the teams in any way possible
Assist team with making appropriate commitments through story selection, task definition
Add value to the team and organization and coach the team up
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to demonstrate capacity in airport/airline operations, airport finances, contracts, and high regard for interpersonal relationships
Ability to produce working contracts among different stakeholders such as definition of done, scope lock, acceptance of work etc.
Skilled in strong organization and communication
Skilled in utilizing strong problem-solving in an unstructured environment as a self-starter
Skilled in planning, preparing for, and leading meetings
Ability to demonstrate and maintain an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information
Skilled in SAFe
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent formal training
Experience
Required: Intermediate-level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in:
Scrum framework and Kanban methods
Velocity and flow metrics
Techniques for increasing team effectiveness
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $97,750 per year to $ 108,600 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company. Benefits you’ll love:
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck**
Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit***
Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits *Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time
**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.
Please Note :
ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.