Scrum Master-Agile Project Manager

job summary:
In this transformational role, you will drive the timely planning and delivery of worldwide digital projects for

the Compact Hydraulics business, serving as both a Scrum Master for multiple teams and a hands-on

Project Manager for strategic initiatives.

location: Lincolnshire, Illinois
job type: Contract to Perm
salary: $60 - 80 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

% Time

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Establish the Agile

Framework: Introduce and implement the Agile

methodology from the ground up within the Digital Office, leading the

transformation process and collaborating closely with line managers to ensure

alignment, buy-in, and a smooth adoption across all teams.

25%

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Hands-on Project

Management: Personally manage the lifecycle

of select strategic digital projects, taking direct responsibility for their

planning, execution, budget, and successful delivery to stakeholders.

20%

-

Facilitate Agile

Ceremonies: Organize, lead, and ensure the

effectiveness of all Scrum events (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint

Reviews, and Retrospectives) for multiple project teams across the global

business unit.

20%

-

Remove Impediments

& Foster Collaboration: Proactively

identify and resolve blockers hindering team progress, while fostering a

collaborative environment between stakeholders.

15%

-

Act as a Change

Agent for Digital Transformation: Coach

teams and individuals on Agile principles and practices, championing a

mindset of continuous improvement and innovation to embed new, more effective

ways of working within the organization.

10%

qualifications:
Required Knowledge and Skills:

- Proven Agile & Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated experience (3-5+ years) as a Scrum Master, combined with hands-on experience managing the full lifecycle of complex IT projects, including budget and timeline responsibility. A Scrum Master certification (CSM/PSM) is required; PMP or PMI-ACP is highly desirable.

- Transformational Change Leadership: Proven success in introducing Agile methodologies from scratch within a corporate setting, with the ability to coach teams, influence senior management, and drive cultural change as a key change agent.

- Exceptional Facilitation & Communication Skills: The ability to lead engaging Agile ceremonies, mediate conflicts, and clearly articulate project status, risks, and strategic alignment to diverse global stakeholders, from technical teams to the Digital Director.

- Strategic Stakeholder Alignment: A strong ability to work with business leaders to translate strategic goals into a prioritized project backlog, ensuring digital initiatives deliver maximum value to the Compact Hydraulics business units.

- Global Team Collaboration: Experience working effectively with distributed, international teams across different cultures and time zones, with a talent for removing impediments and fostering a highly collaborative environment.

Education/Certifications:

- Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Economics preferred)

- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or equivalent (If no certification, at least 5 years of applicable experience in lieu of a certification)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.