Scrum Master II

Temple, TX / Alpharetta, GA / Dallas, TX
Engineering – Product Development /
Full-time /
Remote
At PDI Technologies, we empower some of the world's leading convenience retail and petroleum brands with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. 

By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make more informed decisions, and engage faster with customers through loyalty programs, shopper insights, and unmatched real-time market intelligence via mobile applications, such as GasBuddy.  We’re a global team committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving real impact. Explore our opportunities and become part of a company that values diversity, integrity, and growth

Role Overview

Scrum Masters at PDI are crucial for guiding Agile development teams and coordinating software development projects, ensuring that they are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. We are looking for Scrum Masters who are skilled at getting the best out of the people and projects that they work with. In addition, they are a vital part of the software development process including the definition and documentation of successful practices and supporting the Agile environment in our engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

    • Work as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams
    • Mentor teams on how to get the most out of self-organization
    • Monitor the Agile maturity of the teams and organization, coach teams to higher levels of maturity
    • Assist teams in removing impediments by finding the right process changes
    • Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
    • Assist the PO in defining project scopes, deliverables and timelines
    • Work with the PO to manage change in project scope, schedule and cost
    • Collect project metrics and radiate status to stakeholders and executive leadership
    • Ensure that deliverables are on time and of production quality 

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
    • 2 - 5 years of experience of working in an Agile environment
    • At least 2 years experience working as a Scrum Master
    • Highly motivated self-starter with a desire to help others and take action
    • Requires strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms
    • Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure
    • Ability to socialize ideas and influence decisions without direct authority
    • Collaborative in nature with a strong desire to dig in and learn independently and as well as through asking questions
    • Considers ‘best-practice’ standards, as well as departmental policies and procedures
    • Understanding of product and sprint backlog tracking, burn-down metrics, velocity, and work breakdowns
    • Understands the fundamentals of software development processes and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with ALM tools JIRA or Azure DevOps, reporting tools (Power BI or SSRS preferred)
    • Certification in Agile processes preferred (PSM, CSM or equivalent)
PDI is committed to offering a well-rounded benefits program, designed to support and care for you, and your family throughout your life and career.  This includes a competitive salary, market-competitive benefits, and a quarterly perks program. We encourage a good work-life balance with ample time off [time away] and, where appropriate, hybrid working arrangements.  Employees have access to continuous learning, professional certifications, and leadership development opportunities. Our global culture fosters diversity, inclusion, and values authenticity, trust, curiosity, and diversity of thought, ensuring a supportive environment for all.