Scrum Master

Magna International • Lowell, MA

2d

About The Position

What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: Magna New Mobility is a business unit inside Magna International leveraging Magna’s technology building blocks, developing new capabilities, and entering new markets and use cases. Our products include advanced solutions for urban markets, industrial intralogistics, commercial and autonomous vehicles. Magna New Mobility is also creating advanced software solutions that integrate with next-generation hardware. Our software is a core driver - turning our hardware into smart, integrated platforms for partners eager to advance the mobility sector. Magna's New Mobility group is not just about building individual technologies; we aim to create integrated solutions that address the complex challenges of moving people efficiently and cost effectively in the 21st century. Join us in advancing and shaping the future of mobility. Job Responsibilities: The Scrum Master is a process owner and servant leader who facilitates and enables the Scrum team’s adherence to Agile principles and practices. This role is critical in delivering high-quality products in the shop floor automation industry. The Scrum Master works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth sprint execution, manage risks and dependencies, and maintain alignment across teams.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a related field required, Masters Degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role.
• Intermediate to Advanced expertise in Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is required.
• Proven experience in risk management, issue tracking, and conflict resolution within Agile teams.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the shop floor automation industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitation of Scrum Events: Plan and execute sprint ceremonies, including release planning, sprint planning and estimating, daily standups, release demos, and retrospectives.
• Collaboration and Issue Resolution: Work with the Level 2 support team to manage defect triage, prioritize issues, and ensure resolution timelines. Promote collaboration between product owners, developers, and external stakeholders.
• Risk and Dependency Management: Identify, document, and manage risks and issues impacting sprint delivery. Ensure cross-functional dependencies are aligned to avoid bottlenecks and delays.
• Agile Coaching and Adherence: Act as a mentor to the team and coach them on Agile principles and best practices. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization within the team.
• Metrics and Reporting: Monitor sprint metrics and team performance indicators to identify areas for improvement. Provide clear and timely reports to stakeholders regarding sprint health, risks, and delivery progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees