Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Location: Euclid - 22801 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Information Technology
Req ID: 24636
Summary
Lincoln Electric is seeking an Agile Scrum Master for our Euclid, OH global headquarters. As an Agile Scrum Master specializing in Manufacturing Technology, you will play a critical role in facilitating agile practices and principles within our team, with a focus on supporting the Manufacturing Service Owner and Solution Architects. Leveraging your expertise in DevOps practices and methodologies, you will champion agile methodologies, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and drive the successful delivery of technology solutions supporting manufacturing operations. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams will ensure alignment with business objectives, streamline processes, and promote collaboration and innovation.
In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing & bonus plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!
** This is a hybrid position; the candidate will have to interact and work frequently on-site in Euclid, OH **
What You Will Do:
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Scrum Master Leadership: Serve as a dedicated Scrum Master for technology initiatives supporting manufacturing operations, facilitating agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
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Agile Coaching and Mentoring: Coach and mentor teams and stakeholders on agile principles, practices, and methodologies, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
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Collaborative Partnership: Work closely with the Manufacturing Service Owner and Solution Architect to understand requirements, prioritize initiatives, and align technology solutions with business objectives.
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DevOps Integration: Drive the integration of DevOps practices and principles within agile processes, promoting automation, collaboration, and continuous delivery to enhance the efficiency and reliability of technology solutions.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring transparency, alignment, and shared understanding of project goals and priorities.
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Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste within the technology delivery lifecycle, leveraging agile and DevOps practices.
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Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to continuously assess and improve team performance, processes, and practices through retrospectives, metrics analysis, and feedback mechanisms.
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Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks and impediments to project success, proactively addressing issues and escalating as needed to ensure timely resolution.
Required Experience & Education
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
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Proven experience serving as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in technology-focused environments, preferably within manufacturing or related industries.
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Strong understanding of agile principles, practices, and methodologies, with practical experience implementing agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.
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Experience with DevOps practices and methodologies, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automation tools.
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Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
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Passion for learning and continuous improvement, with a proactive mindset and a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
