Project Management Specialist I

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Job Description Summary
We are looking for an agile, dynamic and energetic individual that loves technology and new challenges for a Project Manager Specialist / Scrum Master position in a rewarding university environment. Is this you? If so, this may be the job for you! Ideal candidates will have excellent project management, interpersonal skills and a commitment to supporting our values including Scrum-based team focus, creative problem solving, and technical curiosity. Miami University offers an engaging work environment at a premier higher education institution. Exceptional benefits package and many other support resources are available to help employees balance their professional and personal lives. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow technically and professionally.

Job Description
Duties:
You'll pursue the best solutions for the University as you delight our customers by:

• Fulfilling the role of Scrum Master within projects (Agile and others).
• Inspiring team members to achieve successful project completion with an emphasis on team and process improvement.
• Promoting project/team planning and delivery activities, including backlog/scope definition and refinement, planning, estimation, reviews, retrospectives, and frequent stand-ups.
• Managing project/team deliverables and ensures agreement to business portfolio(s) and shared outcomes.
• Guiding project teams to achieve a self-organizing culture and a healthy conflict resolution process.
• Providing coaching on Scrum framework (Agile, other), delivery practices and use of standard tools.
• Building on relationships with clients, managers and project teams to ensure team execution and delivery of committed work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Require a Bachelor's degree earned by date of hire and one (1) or more years of relevant experience OR an Associate's degree earned by date of hire and three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
• Formal training or certification(s) in project management techniques
• Formal training or certification(s) in Scrum/Agile techniques and frameworks

Preferred Qualifications:
We are looking for you to have knowledge in:

• Implementing Scrum/Agile principles, techniques and frameworks
• At least one software development lifecycle methodology or Agile framework (Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFe, etc.)
• Mentoring others in project management and Scrum/Agile principles, techniques and frameworks
• Programming experience or demonstrated familiarity with the technical concepts and logic
• Guiding others in proper methods to collaborate with and organizing multiple project teams throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure success as defined by scope, budget, and timeline

Required Application Documents
Resume and Cover Letter

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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