Scrum Master

Company: Ingersoll Rand
Location: Davidson, NC 28036

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At Ingersoll Rand we are passionate about inspiring progress around the world. We advance the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands-including Club Car® , Ingersoll Rand® , Thermo King® , Trane® , American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning and ARO® – work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit http://www.ingersollrand.com .

Ingersoll Rand is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce; including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.

As a strategic growth initiative for Trane Residential HVAC and Supply, the Digital Products team is developing software solutions which will transform the customer experience.

We are seeking an experienced, Certified Scrum Master that can act as a change agent leader in helping to take our product development teams to the next level in the adoption of Agile and Scrum practices. This position will be responsible for leading the efforts of the Product Owner and cross-functional development teams through all phases of the software development life cycle using Scrum. You will act as a servant-leader to the Scrum Team, facilitate Scrum Events, while providing coaching to the organization as we continue on our journey to deliver the best customer experience by becoming increasingly adept at practicing Agile methods. The ideal candidate will bring previous experiences, best practices, a working understanding of Agile Principles, and a collaborative attitude to increase the effectiveness of assigned Scrum Teams. Keys to success include superior communication and facilitation skills, ability to coach Agile at multiple levels within the organization, problem solving, and motivating Scrum Teams to maximize value delivery.

Key Competencies

  • Track record of continued and recent education in Agile methodologies and/or scrum
  • Excellent written and oral communication and facilitation skills
  • Proven leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Technically competent with tools such as Atlassian JIRA or Pivotal Tracker

Responsibilities

  • Fulfill the role of the Scrum Master and all that it entails
  • Serve the Product Owner, the Development Team, and the Organization as described in the Scrum GuideTM
  • Ensure the development team is following established product development procedures and practices to leverage shared organizational knowledge and experience
  • Drive continuous improvement through process experimentation with the development team
  • Radiate information to promote Scrum Team accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM + A-CSM, or CSP)
  • 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or equivalent experience
  • Agile software development or Product Ownership experience
  • 4-year degree from an accredited institution required, with a technical degree in engineering or computer science preferred
  • Experience using multiple formats to radiate information to the Scrum Team to promote accountability and continuous improvement
  • Familiarity with tools in the software development space such as Microsoft Project, Atlassian JIRA, VersionOne Agile, Pivotal Tracker, etc. preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We are committed to helping you reach your professional, personal and financial goals. We offer competitive compensation that aligns with our business strategies and comprehensive benefits to help you live your healthiest. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture that engages as well as values the different backgrounds and experiences of our employee, which, in turn, spurs innovation, generates creative solutions and enhances our customer relations.

If you share our passion for inspiring progress-for bringing about bold shifts in how people, economies and societies operate-then you belong with Ingersoll Rand. Progress begins with you.