Scrum Master

Company: CDK Global Inc.
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: November 15, 2021

Job Description:

We're excited about your interest in joining the CDK Enterprise Information Technology Team! CDK is a technology company with a singular focus. Our priority is to make it easier for dealerships of all types to excel, and we do it by developing integrated technology that optimizes, streamlines, and assists daily operations - all backed by data-derived business insight. In the same way we are obsessed with bringing our customers powerful business solutions we are obsessed with finding people who can grow, innovate, dream and create. CDK's culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovation. Our values define who we are and how we show up for each other, our customers and our communities. Our teams in CDK Enterprise Information Technology exist to enable the future for our entire business. We are agile thinkers and doers, designing solutions our competitors haven't even dreamed of yet. We invest and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to innovate, iterate and serve our customers. Our teams are diverse, innovative, and creative, taking our technology into the future and bringing the marketplace along with us. POSITION BASED IN Hoffman Estates, IL or Portland, OR THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: CDK Enterprise Information Technology has embarked on a transformation to re-imagine the foundational application architecture of our enterprise. We are looking for an Agile Scrum Master help us keep pace as our business evolves. As an Agile Scrum Master, you will work with a variety of CDK teammates and a leading force for building world-class enterprise products and platforms in support of our transformation. The ideal candidate will have previous scrum maser experience with software engineering teams that build custom applications, leverage SaaS applications and are comfortable using tools such as Jira and Confluence. If you have a passion for helping to delivery software engineering business solutions and enjoy working in technology, then this role is for you. KEY ACTIVITIES: In this role, you will play a lead role across up to three scrum teams of software engineers working on strategy, design, and development of high-quality scalable corporate application products and platforms. STAKEHOLDERS: You will get to work alongside very hard-working teams including engineering, product, program and business partners. Your work will be highly impactful in leading software engineering teams to efficiently delivery technical solutions that bring measurable value to solving critical business problems. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Organizes and manages product development across multiple IT and business functions, adheres to budgets, plans/schedules the delivery of work, and monitors progress. * Provides the business with a clear picture of product development status, risks and issues. * Coordinates and oversees all scrum ceremonies at both program increment and sprint levels. * Identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency of product development. * Coordinates and interfaces with other internal and third party/vendor resources to manage dependencies and successful execution of the project. * Defines and manages the execution of cross-functional, integrated testing plans involving IT and Business teams. * Manages contact with stakeholders and team members. * Manages changes to scope, schedule and costs. * Ability to interface and present to all levels of the organization. * Ability to effectively manage multiple teams in parallel. * Ability to manage across formal organizational lines. * Ability to assign responsibility to all levels of the project team and hold team accountable for deliverables. QUALIFICATIONS: * Certified Scrum master * Strong problem-solving skills * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain business partnerships * Strong communication skills both written and verbal * Jira, Confluence or similar experience required * Previous business systems experience such as configure complex software, building workflows, etc. * High level understanding of modern software engineering practices such as DevOps, CI/CD, test driven development, etc. * Previous software engineering experience highly desirable * Prior experience with business systems and operations in the areas of sales, professional services, or support highly desirable * Bachelor's Degree * 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master * 2+ years in a software engineering or other technical role At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact. CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law. Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.

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