Scrum LeadHybrid

Title: Scrum Lead

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 2 year contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

In this role, you will guide our Agile development teams to success as a Scrum Lead. You will facilitate collaboration, remove obstacles, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your primary responsibilities will include:

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• Scrum Facilitation: Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Ensure adherence to Scrum principles and practices.
• Collaboration: Foster collaboration within and between cross-functional teams, promoting communication and transparency. Facilitate discussions and decision-making to drive project success.
• Obstacle Removal: Identify and eliminate impediments that hinder team progress. Proactively address challenges to ensure the team can deliver value without disruptions.
• Continuous Improvement: Instill a culture of continuous improvement within the team. Encourage reflection, feedback, and the adoption of best practices to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Metrics and Reporting: Track and communicate team progress using Agile metrics. Provide visibility into the team's performance and contribute to data-driven decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to prioritize and refine the product backlog. Ensure alignment between business goals and development efforts.
• Training and Coaching: Provide training and coaching on Agile principles and practices. Mentor team members in the adoption of Agile methodologies and help them grow in their roles.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve obstacles.
• Dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Ability to train and coach team members effectively.