Arity
Chicago, IL

Arity - Associate Scrum Master

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Founded by The Allstate Corporation in 2016, Arity is a data and analytics company focused on improving transportation. We collect and analyze enormous amounts of data, using predictive analytics to build solutions with a single goal in mind: to make transportation smarter, safer and more useful for everyone.

At the heart of that mission are the people that work here—the dreamers, doers and difference-makers that call this place home. As part of that team, your work will showcase both your intelligence and your creativity as you tackle real problems and put your talents towards transforming transportation.

That’s because at Arity, we believe work and life shouldn’t be at odds with one another. After all, we know that your unique qualities give you a unique perspective. We don’t just want you to see yourself here. We want you to be yourself here.
 

The Team

Founded by The Allstate Corporation in 2016, Arity is a data and analytics company focused on improving transportation. We collect and analyze enormous amounts of data, using predictive analytics to build solutions with a single goal in mind: to make transportation smarter, safer and more useful for everyone. At the heart of that mission are the people that work here-the dreamers, doers and difference-makers that call this place home. As part of that team, your work will showcase both your intelligence and your creativity as you tackle real problems and put your talents towards transforming transportation. That's because at Arity, we believe work and life shouldn't be at odds with one another. After all, we know that your unique qualities give you a unique perspective. We don't just want you to see yourself here. We want you to be yourself here.

The Project Delivery Group of Arity is responsible for collaborating across the organization to help deliver our cutting-edge products to new markets. We thrive in a fast-paced, Agile environment that requires driving to get things done.

The Role

The Associate Scrum Master is accountable for assisting in all aspects of a moderately high complex program or project with the ability to provide project management on projects with a moderately high level of risk, organizational span, business complexity, team size, and interdependencies. Projects may be across multiple functional areas and often have fixed deadlines and are of strategic importance to the organization.

Responsibilities
•Assists in strategic initiatives or DCIO level project/programs of moderately high complexity and impact
•Manages moderately high complexity projects independently with no support or direction from others
•Delivers project results through leadership and influence rather than authority and control
•Delivers project communication on complicated projects and issues in an easily understood simplified style to any audience
•Motivates others to share in project challenges and inspires them to achieve project goals while constructively evaluating their performance
•Manage total concurrent projects summing over 10,000 hours but may be less based on other complexity factors
•Customizes solutions for complex issues typically involving DCIO or enterprise level considerations
•Drives achievement of projects/program success factors
•Represents the projects/program and its objectives in all governance/compliance/regulatory and gating forums
•Drives project execution. Provide direction and oversight throughout project lifecycle to project team to meet applicable business requirements
•Engages appropriate stakeholders in risk identification and mitigation
•Assesses and reports health of all projects in an objective manner, maintaining project transparency and accurate status; keeping manager, delivery area and portfolio manager informed
•Proactively identifies, resolves, and escalates (as needed) projects/program risks/issues to manager, portfolio manager and delivery area as needed
•Proactively plans staffing and make dynamic adjustments to maximize resource efficiencies and achieve project results
•Maintains resource allocation throughout the project
•Acts as an internal advocate for the project
•Identifies, coordinates, and communicates project dependency impact
•Coordinates, documents, and communicates project plans and requirements
•Provides feedback on team member competencies
•Accountable for understanding business objectives and how the projects/program delivers them; driving adjustments in projects/program to more effectively achieve desired business results
•Ability to adapt and respond to changes both inside and outside the projects/program
•Ability to predict risk areas, design mitigation/contingency strategies and execute on these strategies to avoid issues
•Ability to lead across a wide variety of project types

Qualifications

•Education: College degree
•Experience: 2-5 years of related experience
•Scrum Master Certification preferred
•Demonstrate track record in delivering complex projects and/or programs with a strong focus on execution
•Strong written/verbal communication and facilitation skills for communicating at all levels; including strong presentation skills
•Demonstrate strong skills in team leadership and conflict management
•Strong consultative, customer focus skills
•Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.


That's the day-to-day, now let's talk about the rest of it. As we mentioned, Arity was founded by The Allstate Corporation. But you'll be working for-and at-Arity. It's the best of both worlds. You'll get access to the full suite of Allstate benefits and work in a fast-paced startup culture. That's more than just free breakfasts, brain breaks and ping pong. It's a culture that encourages you to be you.


Sound like a fit? Apply now! We can't wait to meet you.


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What are Arity Perks + Benefits

Arity Benefits Overview

Arity was founded by The Allstate Corporation, but you’ll be working for—and at—Arity. It’s the best of both worlds. You’ll get access to the full suite of Allstate benefits and have the ability to work with some of the brightest minds in technology. We're a fully remote organization, too, giving you the option to work from anywhere in the continental US. Whether that's your home office or local coffee shop, we've got what it takes to keep you connected.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Team based strategic planning
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
We also provide a cash balance pension benefit, at no cost, to eligible employees based on their eligible compensation and years of service with the company. Employees are vested after 3 years.
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Arity offers up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for any employee eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Adoption Assistance
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

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