LIBERA · Jan 4th 2021
Position:
PROJECT MGR/SCRUM MASTER
Department:
SOLUTIONS
LOCATION:
Remote/Travel as needed
STATUS:
EXEMPT
Supervised By:
SOLUTIONS EXECUTIVE
Revision:
SEPTEMBER 2020
JOB SUMMARY:
The position is responsible for delivering according to Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices. Socialize deliverables, schedules, and deadlines. Track progress against percentage complete. Coordinate project status meetings and written project documentation. Provide progress reports and dashboard information. In addition, as an open and approachable scrum master, drive and embrace Agile / Lean frameworks that result in quality product delivery and continuous improvement. Responsible for removing impediments that hinder the team from reaching goals. Deliver in a flexible way to enable the team to rapidly respond to changes. Collaborate with all department heads, stakeholders, and project sponsors.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
4-year Business or Technology degree preferred
8 year working in a technical environment in similar roles as a Scrum Master / Project Manager
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
Expertise with Agile and Scrum frameworks and their application in Product Development and delivery organization
Understanding of Scaling framework such as LeSS and various other Agile frameworks such as Kanban, XP
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
Knowledge of industry-wide technology strategies5 years project management experience
2 years portfolio management experience
Extremely proficient in MS Project or other project management detailed tracking tools
Experience working at a technology company
Experience working in a remote environment
Experience in B2B / B2C / B2B2C
Experience writing technical documents
Proficient in diagraming workflow software
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Ability to have effective two-way communication with management and employees.
Ability to identify risk and develop mitigation strategies
Ability to inspire and encourage
Impressive decision making and skill creating plans of execution
Detailed approach to work effort
Provide leadership and motivation to the company via a dynamic, professional demeanor.
Strong analytical skills
Impeccable organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership skills
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Strong presentation skills (written and verbal)
Understanding of team dynamics and strong team building techniques
Extremely proactive, responsive, and upbeat attitude
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: These are job duties specific to your role
SCRUM MASTER:
Work with the Product owners
Align teams with the product vision
Run and communicate regarding sprint goals
Collaborate within the teams that allows for open dialogue
Provide productive solutions for resolving conflicts
Champion continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and increase productivity.
Coach organization to conduct continuous improvement events
Communicate organizational impediments to leadership
Communicate and manage clear impediments for the team
Coach product owners in MANAGING the product backlog, including empirical planning.
Appreciate the depths of Lean and Agile practices and principles,
Champion systems thinking and servant leadership corporate wide
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Oversee and improve internal Project Management communication
Participate in Company Build Planning
Participate in planning for Sales initiatives to clients as needed
Improve and implement security procedures
Develop clear benchmarks for measuring production and performance
Contribute to the library of PM documentation (Risk, Change, methodologies etc)
Introduce PMI standards into regular PM workflow
Participate in the RFP process to deliver schedules
Integrate and improve ITS functionality into PM activities
Lead internal Projects as assigned
Increase visibility of PMBOK standards within projects (scope, cost, schedule etc)
Develop quantitative project management assessments
Identify Risks and mitigate effectively
Develop and communicate lessons learned feedback
Set up and promote a PM War Room
Recommend new technologies, products and services.
Deliver consistently high customer service
Develop strong relationships with key client personnel as needed
Maintain all relevant project documentation
JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES: These are job duties essential for every position at Libera
COMMUNICATION:
Actively listens to others
Ability to present information
Written communication skills
Demonstrate concern and understanding
Treat confidential information appropriately
Promote open communication
Provide timely and effective written/verbal communication
Keep others informed of progress and/or problems
Share information
Explain reasons for decisions affecting others
PROBLEM SOLVING:
Proactive approach to solving problems
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Think creatively
Anticipate problems
Demonstrate conflict resolution skills and ability to solve problems
Identify and mitigate risks appropriately
Recommend improvements to security policies when possible weaknesses are observed
LEADERSHIP:
Deliver according to Corporate goals
Demonstrate ability to manage conflict
Take proactive approach to implement change
Ensure all people are treated with dignity and respect
Be self-motivated
Demonstrate a positive attitude
Display willingness to make decisions
Is customer focused
Motivate others to perform well
Manage stress
Seek opportunities for professional / self-development
Exhibits confidence in self and others
Be polite and avoid offensive language
Seek to be an example in all actions and interactions
TEAMWORK:
Work effectively and dependably with others to meet team objectives
Encourage others
Demonstrate concern and understanding for co-workers
Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views
Prepares for and leads meetings
Demonstrate strong responsibility toward personal assignments
Is accountable for actions
Use and/or encourages joint problem solving
Involves others in decision making
Is open to receiving and giving feedback
Develop peer relationships
CORPORATE CULTURE:
Follow Libera’s Mission by “Simplifying life through leveraging technology”
Embrace Libera’s Vision “To become the provider of choice for those bettering our world”
Values: Foster and deliver according to:
“Integrity” by being fair and balanced, truthful, and upholding moral fortitude
“Innovation” by taking action to revolutionize, change, and transform our organization
“Collaboration” by working together and sharing common goals to find the Win-Win
“Pioneering” by discovering, spearheading, and trailblazing to create original products
“Community” by serving the needs of others and of our world
Guiding Principles:
Consistently place “Relationship First, Business Second”
When collaborating “Never Negate Perception” because our “Differences Matter”
Embrace our “Always Be Improving” mentality
Exhibit a continuous “Overcome Every Problem” attitude by recommending solutions
All the above job duties are subject to reasonable accommodation. This job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks, duties, and/or responsibilities other than those specifically presented in this description.