Jahnel Group's mission is to provide the absolute best environment for software creators to pursue their passion by connecting them with great clients doing meaningful work.
This is a full time position with one of our closest clients.
Who We're Looking For
Our client is in search of a Scrum Master / Lead Product Owner to join their team right away. The ideal candidate is an experienced Scrum Master and Product Owner with a strong grasp of Agile principles, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to guide teams, manage product backlogs, and deliver high-quality results aligned with business objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coach the development team in Agile best practices, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and continuous improvement.
- Identify and remove impediments that may hinder the team's progress.
- Foster a self-organizing, cross-functional team environment where everyone is empowered to deliver high-quality results.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on sprint goals and priorities.
- Track and report on team performance metrics, helping the team optimize workflow and productivity.
- Lead and mentor the Product Owner team, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent delivery across all projects.
- Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and that stories are well-defined and prioritized.
- Oversee multiple product initiatives, ensuring that Product Owners are effectively managing their backlogs and meeting project goals.
- Act as the Product Owner for smaller projects, defining product features and ensuring that development aligns with business objectives.
- Translate high-level business objectives into detailed, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Ensure that the product delivers maximum value by balancing customer needs, technical constraints, and business objectives.
- Provide clarity and direction to the development team, answering questions and refining requirements throughout the development process.
Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master and Product Owner, preferably in a software development environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and Scrum practices, with experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
- Experience managing a product backlog, writing user stories, and prioritizing features based on business value.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
- Experience leading and mentoring a team of Product Owners or similar roles.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and navigate ambiguity.
- Knowledge of software development processes and technologies.
Where We're Looking For It
- Cedar Falls, Iowa
- 100% Remote
Client Overview
They are a boutique software development and consulting firm in Cedar Falls, IA. Using a people-first approach, we develop bespoke web and mobile solutions for clients eager to make a positive impact.
Our team creates value for businesses in a variety of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, professional services, banking/financial services, insurance, construction, real estate, and transportation.
We are proud to have earned the Best Place for Working Parents® business designation recognizing our commitment to family-friendly policies and practices since 2022.
Company Benefits
- Generous health/dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid group term life insurance, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Generous PTO
- Paid parental, bereavement, jury duty leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule