Scrum Master

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

Asa Scrum Master on the DTC Engineering team, you will manage the sprint/iteration activities of the scrum team, facilitate agile ceremonies, and collaborate with the product owner on roadmap planning, prioritization, and goals for the scrum team. You will be responsible for coaching and mentoring all roles and levels of the organization.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Servant leader and coach to the Agile team Coach product owners and leadership on agile practices Build and measure organization's agile maturity Determine best approach for agile transformation for teams with significant vendor development Determine best practice for teams based on workflow, i.e. Scrum, Kanban Identify vendor activity management approach and dependency management guidelines

• Responsible for daily management of the scrum team Establishes and facilitates scrum ceremonies Collaborates with the Product Owner on backlog refinement, defining Epic level acceptance criteria

• Coordinates the activities of the team as it relates to writing and estimating user stories

• Establishes team capacity and velocity and manages sprints accordingly Establishes team level Definition of Ready and Definition of Done Assist in defining the sprint goals for each iteration Aligns priorities for the team during daily standup, backlog refinement

• Assists in managing the daily triage processes for any defects and operational tickets that are filtered into the team Removes impediments for the team, identifies and manages dependencies In collaboration with the Product Owner, provides demo information at end of sprint to stakeholders

• Establishes and communicates team level metrics

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• 3-5 years in a Scrum Master role, Product Management role, or Product Engineering role, knowledge of scaled agile frameworks

• Thorough knowledge and use of an agile tool, i.e., Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, VersionOne Strong written and verbal communications

• Ability to work across functional groups Ability to identify gaps and areas of improvement, provide recommendations Technical education and agile trained certified professional.

• Certified Agile Practitioner SAFecertified or experience (or other scaled agile frameworks)

• Active involvement in the agile community Background in agile delivery, project management, engineering, or product management

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.