Specialist - Agile Project Management

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Specialist - Agile Project Management

Job Introduction:

Magna is looking for experienced scrum master who can collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable smart solutions driving and developing agile methodologies. As a scrum master you will be facilitating and coaching the team in adopting and implementing the Scrum framework, also ensuring the team delivers high-quality software on time and within budget.

Major Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and guide the Agile development teams through all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up meetings, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives and KANBAN development meetings.

• Own and maintain the Team Backlog (planning & prioritizing) (SCRUM, KANBAN, PORTFOLIO MGMT).

• Responsible for the internal stakeholder & customer communication for the assigned scrum team/product.

• Coach and mentor, the development team on Agile principles and practices.

• Remove impediments that hinder the team's progress and ensure a smooth workflow.

• Foster collaboration and communication within the team and across departments (Product, Development, Operations).

• Manage the Scrum backlog and ensure it is well-refined and prioritized.

• Track team progress and metrics, and report on project health and velocity.

• Champion the adoption of Agile practices within the organization.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for the Scrum process.

• Plan and coordinate software development activities with other global sites and communicate vision, progress, product roadmap and release plan.

• Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in Agile project management.

• Act with honesty and integrity and make ethical business choices in accordance with Magna's Compliance Policies and Procedures

Knowledge and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, computer science, software, or related field of study)

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an Agile environment for a product successfully industrialized.

• Strong understanding of the Scrum framework and its principles.

• Minimum of a PSM-1 Certification is required (PSM-2 is bonus)

• SAFe foundation certification will be a plus

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.

• Ability to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.

• Experience in resolving team conflicts and fostering a collaborative environment.

• Experience with Agile project management tools like Jira is preferred.

• Experience in automotive industry is a plus.

Work Experience:

• 3 – 5 years of work-related experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven experience in ITIL

• Problem solver that is action-oriented with the ability to look at problems in new ways.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to design an effective solution.

• Ability to support multiple on-going projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communicational skills, organizational skills, negotiation skills, and flexibility to address competing demands.

• Ability to explain Production / technical concepts and analysis implications clearly to a wide audience and be able to translate business objectives into actionable analyses.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.