Compass Group, North America
PROJECT MANAGER- (HYBRID- CHARLOTTE, NC)
Compass Group, North America, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Compass Corporate
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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
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Job Summary
The Scrum Master (Team Coach) will be responsible for managing team iteration and PI plans within Azure DevOps (ADO), proactively working within and outside the agile team on identifying dependencies and resolving problems, and will coach team members on Agile methodologies. Ultimately, the Scrum Master will help create self-organizing teams that are flexible and fully productive during iterations.
Responsibilities
Helping agile teams apply the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Supporting the team's planning of deliverables
Helping teams monitor performance utilizing Azure DevOps (ADO)
Resolving issues that hinder the teams' work
Coordinating iterations, retrospective meetings, and daily syncs
Coaching team members in Agile frameworks
Listen and support teams in problem-identification and decision making
Being the point of contact for external communications (e.g., from customers or stakeholders)
Working with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
Resolving conflicts and removing obstacles that occur
Helping teams implement changes effectively
Ensuring deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
Guiding development teams to higher scrum maturity
Helping build an environment where team members 'own' the product and enjoy working on it
Facilitate the coordinated preparation and execution of PI planning for an agile team. This includes working with the ART team who prioritizes the features to be considered in the next
program increment (PI) planning cycle.
Essentials Skills Must understand the difference between being Agile and doing Agile
Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
Servant leader and communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can facilitate effective discussions of any size across all levels of the organization
Communicate in an open, honest and direct manner
Encourage an environment that values mutual respect, openness, and courage
Persuade by influence rather than authority
Strong technical aptitude and experience leading teams in delivering quality software
Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), or other scaling model
Prior experience as a Scrum Master, Project or Program Manager
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Office, PowerPoint, and Excel programs
Desirable Demonstrates the comprehension of a Lean-Agile mindset and practices with the ability to develop others in this area
Experience applying Lean Thinking and Systems Thinking in large organizations
Agile Certification (CSM, PSM, or PMI-ACP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
SAFe Agilist (SA) or other SAFe certifications preferred
Experience managing technical implementations preferred
Experience leading teams implementing SAP S/4HANA
Experience with Azure DevOps or Jira
Apply to Compass Group today! Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) for paid time off benefits information. Req ID:
1459641 Compass Corporate MARY DICKSON [[req_classification]]
Supporting the team's planning of deliverables
Helping teams monitor performance utilizing Azure DevOps (ADO)
Resolving issues that hinder the teams' work
Coordinating iterations, retrospective meetings, and daily syncs
Coaching team members in Agile frameworks
Listen and support teams in problem-identification and decision making
Being the point of contact for external communications (e.g., from customers or stakeholders)
Working with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
Resolving conflicts and removing obstacles that occur
Helping teams implement changes effectively
Ensuring deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
Guiding development teams to higher scrum maturity
Helping build an environment where team members 'own' the product and enjoy working on it
Facilitate the coordinated preparation and execution of PI planning for an agile team. This includes working with the ART team who prioritizes the features to be considered in the next
program increment (PI) planning cycle.
Essentials Skills Must understand the difference between being Agile and doing Agile
Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
Servant leader and communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can facilitate effective discussions of any size across all levels of the organization
Communicate in an open, honest and direct manner
Encourage an environment that values mutual respect, openness, and courage
Persuade by influence rather than authority
Strong technical aptitude and experience leading teams in delivering quality software
Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), or other scaling model
Prior experience as a Scrum Master, Project or Program Manager
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Office, PowerPoint, and Excel programs
Desirable Demonstrates the comprehension of a Lean-Agile mindset and practices with the ability to develop others in this area
Experience applying Lean Thinking and Systems Thinking in large organizations
Agile Certification (CSM, PSM, or PMI-ACP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
SAFe Agilist (SA) or other SAFe certifications preferred
Experience managing technical implementations preferred
Experience leading teams implementing SAP S/4HANA
Experience with Azure DevOps or Jira
Apply to Compass Group today! Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) for paid time off benefits information. Req ID:
1459641 Compass Corporate MARY DICKSON [[req_classification]]