Team Lead Scrum Master - Data Analytics

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At West Monroe, our people are our business.

We pride ourselves on bringing a different mindset to consulting—and that takes a different approach: highly collaborative, flexible, and tenacious.

Our people-first culture is core to our identity. It’s something we care about, and something we strive to enrich and preserve. No hierarchies. No siloes. No egos. Just smart ideas, unique perspectives, and the drive to make an impact for our clients. 

We also know that the best outcomes for both our people and our clients result from including diverse perspectives at the table. That’s why inclusion & diversity is one of our core values. 

Every day our clients rely on us to help them tackle their greatest challenges, by strategically deploying technology through a business-focused and industry-specific lens. We bring together both the right knowledge and the right approach, so that they can capitalize on opportunities and deliver real results. That takes the right team. And that’s where you come in.

Ready to thrive in the next step on your career journey?

The “Team Lead Scrum Master – Analytics” will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of agile processes for the Analytics internal development team. The Team Lead/ Scrum Master will:

  • Collaborate with the Product/ Portfolio Owner to define and maintain a portfolio roadmap – an investment plan to continuously improve analytics that support business operations and decisions
  • Partner with the Product/ Portfolio Owner to help the team deliver on the sprint goals by removing impediments and escalating issues to management as necessary
  • Help create a high performing team by coaching and facilitating using agile principles
  • Be responsible for motivating the team, championing change within the organization, and facilitating the team ceremonies, including retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement from sprint to sprint

 

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead/ Scrum Master who possesses a strong attention to detail, enjoys hands-on engagement, and has a successful track record of managing a portfolio of solutions from concept to implementation through continuous improvement.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leader

  • Strong independent leadership skills with the ability to lead a team, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
  • Define clear responsibilities and accountabilities for all project roles
  • Define and track key milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan
  • Manage scope to ensure value is delivered and commitments are achieved within time, cost, and quality parameters
  • Communicate risks and rewards associated with decisions stakeholders in business (non-technical) terms and ensure risk mitigations are sustained
  • Validate financial forecasts and provide on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
  • Provide clear, concise direction to the team (including ICT, function and 3rd party staff) and deliver comprehensive progress reports to management
  • Coach and mentor all roles in a scrum team, functioning at the Sr. Principal level or SrPAM level
  • Facilitate team scrums and manage team backlog
  • Remove impediments to help teams focus on goals
  • Perform metrics-driven analysis to help team identify and implement improvements
  • Facilitate team level agile ceremonies

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA in computer science, business, engineering, or related disciplines
  • Experience designing and improving an analytics (or business intelligence) function processes
  • Experience working with multiple operational source systems (finance, human resources, sales, etc.)
  • Experience working with SaaS products and services
  • Proficiency with at least one agile lifecycle management tool (Jira preferred)
  • Technology implementation project management experience
  • Overall knowledge of the latest trends in the information technology domain
  • Overall knowledge of the latest trends in the analytics (or business intelligence) domain
  • Excellent verbal and communications skills

 

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • MBA or other equivalent professional experience 
  • Experience in consulting/ professional services industry is preferred
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
  • 5+ years of ‘hands on’ Scrum Master experience
  • Experience practicing scrum method with SaaS and custom software

Ready to get started? Join our team and make an impact. 

 

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at West Monroe, visit www.wmp.com/inclusion.  

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Location

Chicago is our headquarters, our largest office, and where it all started. Located in the Loop, you’ll find representation across all practices and industries. As our first office, Chicago remains one of the firm’s main hubs for technology and innovation, relying on top talent from the area.

An Insider's view of West Monroe

How does your team reward individual success?

We have this incredible platform called SHOUTOUT, where employees can showcase the great work they have done or worked on with a team. I love it because we can see all the kudos people give each other, and it makes me so happy!

Britt

Employer Brand Specialist

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

West Monroe's collaborative culture allows you to grow professionally by working across practices, industries and offices - all while creating value for the client.

Kirsten

Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

What makes someone successful on your team?

If you refuse to shy away from a challenge and enjoy working with an intelligent group of people that genuinely care about those around them, your success will be imminent at West Monroe.

Adam

Senior Manager, Technology

What are West Monroe Perks + Benefits

West Monroe Benefits Overview

Choosing where to build your career is an important decision. Should you choose to build it with West Monroe, we take that commitment seriously.

We believe that when people get the support they need to thrive, they care more, do more, and achieve more. In fact, that’s our whole business strategy. So we strive to provide a total rewards model that illustrates our commitment to our people and their growth, creating value today, tomorrow, and well into the future. We invest in you through an attractive package of rewards that promotes your health and well-being, your financial future, your development, and your satisfaction and enjoyment at work.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
West Monroe has six ERGs: Black Employee Network, Interfaith, Pan-Asian Network, SOMOS, WMPride, and Women's Leadership Network.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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