IT Project Manager / Scrum Master at General Motors in Austin, TX
Description In recent years, GM Information Technology has successfully executed the largest IT transformation in the history of the automotive industry, fully insourcing what once was a nearly completely outsourced IT function. Today GM IT is a dynamic and fast paced organization that designs, develops, and maintains all IT infrastructure, applications and solutions enabling GM's global operations. From designing and building the next generation of electric and other vehicles to developing a world-class GM experience for our dealers and customers, GM IT is driving real change in the most iconic automaker on the planet. Our team delivers unique enterprise-wide IT solutions in cutting-edge technologies such as mobility, telematics, mission-critical business systems, supercomputing, cloud, vehicle engineering and real-time computing. We offer challenging positions for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an IT organization focused on innovation, speed, and business value. This is a Hybrid position within our IT Organization. The role will allow employees to work offsite but will also require onsite work based on business needs. The selected candidate will be expected to commute to the innovation center to which they are assigned as their primary GM facility. Relocation may be provided. Locations:
Austin TX, Warren MI, and Chandler AZ General Motors Global Manufacturing and Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) IT are seeking highly motivated, diverse, and qualified individuals for opportunities as Project Managers and Scrum Masters. All team members work in cross-functional, collaborative environments and demonstrate GM's Cultural Behaviors of accountability, collaboration, integrity, and inclusion. Come be a part of the team that is driving the manufacturing and supply chain of the automotive future. Additional Description As a Project Manager / Scrum Master , you will manage projects/teams facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint demo, retrospective meetings, and other project related activities. General job responsibilities include:
Work with the leadership team to ensure all business deliverables are identified and accounted for in the project plan with responsibility and due dates Facilitate the development of project plans, schedule, and work breakdown structure for software development projects Collaboratively define project scope, charter, goals, and deliverables in support of business goals while working with senior leadership and customers for approvals Lead the identification, documentation, and traceability of business requirements Facilitate the completion and approval of project design and decision documents Track resources and identify any shortages based on project plans Collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams to help ensure alignment of goals while resolving conflicting priorities Assist Workstream Leaders in running multiple efforts simultaneously across a broad range of functions, business, and organizational units Understand program workstream/project relationships, facilitate issue resolution, and ensure risk mitigation Facilitate change management activities Ensure projects are completed on time while meeting business and system requirements Facilitate conflict resolution and lead conversation by focusing on scrum values of willingness, honesty, and respect Complete code deployment process with the team, which may include evening and/or weekend work, as needed Communicate project status, progress on deliverables, and risks/issues to partners and leadership in a timely manner Core
Qualifications:
Must have 3
years of applicable work experience in the following:
Bachelor's degree in a technical subject area or equivalent experience/training Proficiency with MS Project and Office suite Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills while being easy to work with Knowledge of Scrum theory, rules, and practices Practical knowledge with requirements and test case development Proven knowledge of project management subject areas/deliverables (e.g. Schedule, Scope, Quality, HR, Communications, etc.) Track record of successful work experience as a Project Manager / Scrum Master in leading projects across multiple software development methodologies, specifically Iterative, Incremental, and Agile Proven skills to mentor teams in software development methodologies Understanding of the overall software development processes/procedures to understand challenges of the various team members Skills in problem solving, predictive analysis, specifically on software development/deployment projects, resource/staffing management Experience in measuring project success factors with respect to cost, schedule, and quality, i.e. product requirements quality, test quality and code quality Experience interacting with business customers and managing expectations Ability to work with business interface teams, business leads, development & QA teams, and interlock resource managers to estimate cost and negotiate requirements to minimize project impact Ability to take and understand the dedication to deliver the product on time, while being creative enough to lead a team to success Additional Preferred Qualifications PMP and Scrum Master certification Experience in SAFe methodology and certification Experience with HP Program and Project Management (PPM) software Experience with TFS and Azure DevOps Server 2019 Experience with multiple agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Technical Project ManagementEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Austin TX, Warren MI, and Chandler AZ General Motors Global Manufacturing and Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) IT are seeking highly motivated, diverse, and qualified individuals for opportunities as Project Managers and Scrum Masters. All team members work in cross-functional, collaborative environments and demonstrate GM's Cultural Behaviors of accountability, collaboration, integrity, and inclusion. Come be a part of the team that is driving the manufacturing and supply chain of the automotive future. Additional Description As a Project Manager / Scrum Master , you will manage projects/teams facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint demo, retrospective meetings, and other project related activities. General job responsibilities include:
Work with the leadership team to ensure all business deliverables are identified and accounted for in the project plan with responsibility and due dates Facilitate the development of project plans, schedule, and work breakdown structure for software development projects Collaboratively define project scope, charter, goals, and deliverables in support of business goals while working with senior leadership and customers for approvals Lead the identification, documentation, and traceability of business requirements Facilitate the completion and approval of project design and decision documents Track resources and identify any shortages based on project plans Collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams to help ensure alignment of goals while resolving conflicting priorities Assist Workstream Leaders in running multiple efforts simultaneously across a broad range of functions, business, and organizational units Understand program workstream/project relationships, facilitate issue resolution, and ensure risk mitigation Facilitate change management activities Ensure projects are completed on time while meeting business and system requirements Facilitate conflict resolution and lead conversation by focusing on scrum values of willingness, honesty, and respect Complete code deployment process with the team, which may include evening and/or weekend work, as needed Communicate project status, progress on deliverables, and risks/issues to partners and leadership in a timely manner Core
Qualifications:
Must have 3
years of applicable work experience in the following:
Bachelor's degree in a technical subject area or equivalent experience/training Proficiency with MS Project and Office suite Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills while being easy to work with Knowledge of Scrum theory, rules, and practices Practical knowledge with requirements and test case development Proven knowledge of project management subject areas/deliverables (e.g. Schedule, Scope, Quality, HR, Communications, etc.) Track record of successful work experience as a Project Manager / Scrum Master in leading projects across multiple software development methodologies, specifically Iterative, Incremental, and Agile Proven skills to mentor teams in software development methodologies Understanding of the overall software development processes/procedures to understand challenges of the various team members Skills in problem solving, predictive analysis, specifically on software development/deployment projects, resource/staffing management Experience in measuring project success factors with respect to cost, schedule, and quality, i.e. product requirements quality, test quality and code quality Experience interacting with business customers and managing expectations Ability to work with business interface teams, business leads, development & QA teams, and interlock resource managers to estimate cost and negotiate requirements to minimize project impact Ability to take and understand the dedication to deliver the product on time, while being creative enough to lead a team to success Additional Preferred Qualifications PMP and Scrum Master certification Experience in SAFe methodology and certification Experience with HP Program and Project Management (PPM) software Experience with TFS and Azure DevOps Server 2019 Experience with multiple agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Technical Project ManagementEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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