Project Manager (SCRUM)-23313 Job in Chicago 60606, Illinois Us

 

NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of maps, traffic and places data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world.  Our robust and accurate content enables intelligent location applications which support navigation for in-vehicle systems, portable and wireless devices, as well as mapping solutions available via the internet or downloaded to a mobile device.   Developers, advertisers and customers seeking government and business solutions also rely on NAVTEQ for products and services unique to their needs.

 

NAVTEQ offers the broadest range of location content available to support consumer and business applications.  NAVTEQ customers have access to world-class digital maps which span 83 countries and territories on six continents.  Our advanced visual content, LocationPoint™ Advertising platform, and NAVTEQ Traffic™ portfolio are among the premier products our customers and developers can use to differentiate their location offerings.  With an average of over 100 million uses every day, NAVTEQ data is helping individuals around the world find their way to people, places and opportunities more easily and safely than ever before. 

 

NAVTEQ is headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA, with approximately 5,100 employees worldwide located in 212 offices in 48 countries. NAVTEQ also maintains regional headquarters in Veldhoven, Netherlands and Gateway East, Singapore. 

 

We are currently looking for an Project Manager-REQ 23313 in Chicago, IL

 

SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will have excellent logic and problem solving skills and a drive to make a difference.  They will be responsible for enforcing the rules of Scrum and Kanban, removing impediments for their team while promoting self-organization and constantly improving our standards of work.  They will work closely with the Product Owner to ensure high quality software deliveries.  Must have the ability to motivate teams and lead them to continuous improvement. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Facilitates discussion and conflict resolution

·         Helps team members understand roles in the scrum process

·         Teaches team how to use and write user stories; works with team to estimate stories

·         Plans and Facilitates the various Scrum/Kanban meetings (daily scrum, sprint review, retrospective and planning)

·         Ensures Product Owner maintains and updates product backlog

·         Helps team choose stories in a sprint, decompose stories into appropriate size tasks, ensures that team does not over commit

·         Helps prioritize and manage maintenance work

·         Ensures Scrum/Agile metrics are captured and made visible to team and stakeholders

·         Coaches team to adopt Agile engineering practices and continual improvement

·         Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information

·         Identify and remove impediments

·         Empower the team to self-organize

REQUIREMENTS:

·         Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Management Information Systems preferred

·         8+ years of Management or Leadership experience

·         Must be a team-player with the ability to work within a collaborative environment

·         Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse personality types

·         Ability to understand technical issues at a high level

·         Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle

·         Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and cross organizational boundaries

·         Ability to coach individuals and teams to reach their highest potential

·         Creative, resourceful and innovative problem solver

·         Ability to deal with multiple projects

·         Passion for excellence and process improvement

·         Strong facilitation and coaching capabilities

·         Proven track record of successful projects

·         Self-taught and self-teaching, with a demonstrated aptitude for acquiring knowledge and skills

Highly Desired Skills

·         Excellent knowledge and proven, multi-year experience in agile development methods preferably as a Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager

Success in this position requires good team building skills and a high level of motivation and drive.

 

 

This position is eligible for a Level 2 Employee Referral Award. 

The final award will be determined based on the actual level of the position that is hired.

 

 

NAVTEQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V