Scrum Master

Emerson

Marshalltown, IA

Full Time

Senior

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Emerson is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to support and guide agile development teams working on embedded systems and new product development initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of agile principles, proven experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and the ability to work optimally with cross-functional hardware-software teams in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. Passionate about the Fisher branded line of products, this position is part of our Final Control business unit, a leader in optimizing process operations around the world known for our technical expertise and performance and reliability of products.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Support backlog grooming and sprint prioritization to deliver high-value features aligned with product and business goals.
Remove team impediments and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
Promote transparency through appropriate metrics (e.g., burndown charts, velocity tracking, capacity planning) and reporting mechanisms.
Facilitate coordination across multiple teams (firmware, electronics, mechanical, software), helping to align software and hardware development cycles.
Serve as a coach and mentor to teams on Agile and Scrum standard methodologies, ensuring alignment to Agile principles while adapting to the needs of embedded systems development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
5+ years of proven experience working in Agile software or embedded systems development.
Facilitation, mentor, and conflict-resolution skills.
Experience with Agile tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent.
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Nice to Have

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
5+ proven years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in embedded systems or hardware/software co-development environments.
Exposure to systems engineering practices, V-model, or hybrid agile-waterfall models.
Background in product development within industries such as automotive, medical devices, industrial automation, or consumer electronics.

Benefits & Perks

Flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
Medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and more.
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Working at Emerson

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off. We are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to innovation and the best solutions for our customers. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership, providing a wide range of development opportunities including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, and on-the-job training.

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