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Job Description
IBM believes in progress - that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. We strive to put the client first, share expertise, and restlessly reinvent to build innovative solutions for our customers. We embrace diversity and value what individuals add to our culture. Our global teams solution complex problems through teamwork, invention, and iteration to create original ideas that drive technology and society forward.
As an Iteration Manager, you will be integral to the invention and innovation process. You will be a servant-leader supporting development teams that are creating exciting solutions that change the way both IBMers and IBM clients work. You'll work in a collaborative, welcoming environment where new ideas drive technological transformation through Agile ways of working. We work in small, cross-functional teams with big goals, so you will need to be adaptive, adept at clear communication and a natural leader. We strive to produce scalable solutions, so you will need to understand technical concepts and know how to drive repeatable, detail oriented processes within a team.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Above all, we value curiosity, teamwork, and a desire to learn. We are confident that if you possess the right attitude, work ethic, and skill set that you could succeed in the role.
* Experience coaching teams in effective use of Scrum events: Daily Scrum, Backlog Review, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo and Retrospective.
* Ability to resolve conflict with a continual focus on the Scrum values of openness, honesty, commitment, courage, and respect.
* Adept at identifying and removing impediments slowing the Development team down, as well as shielding the team from external interruptions and distractions.
* Experience assessing squad Agile maturity and coaching teams toward constant self-evaluation and improvement at a sustainable pace.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills - you will need to work with Product Owners and stakeholders to help manage backlog and plan deliverables that add business value
* Experience working with modern project planning and collaboration tools
Preferred Tech and Prof Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Exposure to development of cloud-based enterprise systems with a significant number of users
Experience and knowledge of user facilitation techniques
Experience leading Design thinking methods to understand personas and develop great user design
Higher level of agile project management certification a plus
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EO Statement
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree Commissionable: No
Key Job Details
* Country:US
* State:NEW YORK
* City:NEW YORK
* Category:Project Management
* Required Education:High School Diploma/GED
* Position Type:Professional
* Employment Type:Full-Time
* Contract Type:Regular
* Req ID:226360BR
* Location:NEW YORK, NY US