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WindStream Communications Scrum Master in Nashville, Tennessee
Windstream Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.
Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better™.
Windstream Enterprise is a leading managed services provider providing strategic communications and security products to mid-size businesses and enterprise clients.
Windstream Wholesale provides high-capacity, high-performance networking solutions and services to other telecom carriers, data centers, content providers and enterprises.
The Windstream team provides innovative software and network solutions to connect people and empower business in a world of infinite possibilities!
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About This Role:
Plan, initiate, and guide information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines and standards are met. Oversee the application delivery process, providing guidance as necessary. Manage an Agile scrum team.
What You’ll Do:
Manage, lead and execute projects through the complete project management lifecycle in an Agile/Scrum method or traditional SDLC method.
Drive adoption of agile software development methodologies (Scrum and Kanban practices) across IT teams.
Assist with time and resource management throughout the development and management of full project plans for project work specific to OSS Engineering teams.
Work closely with development teams and subject matter experts to plan, perform, and maintain project tasks and milestones.
Lead scrum ceremonies for scrum teams, work with product owners to groom the backlog and plan sprints, and use agile boards/dashboards to assist with managing progress of the project team.
Track project deadlines to milestones or release plan and make sure that they are met.
Anticipate and mitigate project risks and impediments.
Ensure accurate and complete project documents/artifacts are maintained for each project and appropriate documents are distributed in a timely manner.
Work with business partners on project management activities such as project initiation, requirements and status reporting.
Develop presentations for project updates, proposals and governance approvals.
Do You Have:
Experience leading teams of people directly and indirectly to accomplish goals.
Documented experience in managing small to large, multi-component, projects.
Knowledge and experience in sizing and scoping integration efforts based on preliminary data.
Proven experience successfully leading projects in an agile scrum format and a traditional software development lifecycle format.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational skills, planning skills, and technical depth.
Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage and process multiple data streams.
Ability to prioritize and escalate where appropriate.
Proven ability to work in a fast paced, self-directed environment
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Quality orientation with a strong eye for detail.
Proficient in MS Project, JIRA or another project management tool, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Desired Requirements:
Agile / Scrum Master Certification
Demonstrated success in leading scrum projects as a scrum master.
Demonstrated success in leading traditional SDLC projects as a project manager.
Physical Tasks - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%
Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance : Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier
The starting compensation range for this job is $76,300 to $104,200.
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Our Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
401K Plan
Health & Flexible Savings Account
Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
Educational Assistance Plan
Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
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Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Windstream, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@windstream.com as soon as possible for information on Windstream’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Job Details
Job Family Project Management
Job Function Project Management
Pay Type Salary