Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. 

Job Title: Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager

Reports to: Manager, Enterprise PMO  

Location:  Remote

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states:

Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

The Role

The Deckers Scrum Master is facilitator, mentor, coach and educator on agile principles, values and Deckers System of Delivery. As a servant leader, the Scrum Master will serve as a consultant to improve team efficiencies and effectiveness for optimal performance. They are responsible for facilitating discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution; Support the Product Owner in working with stakeholders and teams with maintaining the product backlog and ensuring value delivery. The Scrum Mater will assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and dissemination of information. The Scrum Master will assess the business agility maturity of the team and organization through software metrics and key performance indicators while also coaching teams to higher levels of business agility maturity, at a pace that is both sustainable and measurable for the teams and organization.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:

Serve as an agile coach, mentor, educator and facilitator for product teams and business stakeholders Establish and promote the agile principles, agile values and agile methodologies Manage cross functional teams to deliver value to meet business goals and objectives Partner with the Product Owner to communicate and collaborate with key product team members and stakeholders (decision makers) on product backlogs Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team effectiveness Monitor and report on team KPIs to improve team efficiencies and health for optimal value delivery Foster a collaborative environment to establish trust, encourage open communication and feedback for continuous improvement

Who You Are

• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies such as Lean, Scrum and Kanban
• Experienced in coaching, mentoring, facilitating teams through ambiguity to deliver value
• Driven to continuous improvement
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal and presentation skills

We’d love to hear from people with

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent related work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft tools, JIRA, Confluence and visual diagramming tools (Lucid/Miro)
• 5+ years in Agile Methodologies and frameworks such as Lean, Scrum and Kanban
• 5+ years as a certified Scrum Master and/or Agile Coach
• 2+ years in Project Management experience
• 2+ years in a Technology organization

What We'll Give You

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
   

$110,000 - $120,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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