Project Manager II – User and Endpoint Systems, IS Core

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

The Project Manager (PM) will take on the role of Scrum Master for one or more agile teams. They will communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders throughout the Program Increment (PI), maintain and execute the PI plan, and help raise awareness and mitigate risks.

They will direct the day-to-day activities of analysts, engineers, developers, and other IS personnel for the duration of the PI. The PM, in conjunction with the User & Endpoint Systems leadership and other Scrum Masters, is responsible for the success of the PI plan, and ensuring committed work is completed on schedule and the flow of value is optimized for the agile team(s) they manage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Agile coaching and facilitation of all SAFe ceremonies
• Planning and facilitating Program Increment ceremonies
• Removes impediments and provides visibility and/or escalation to leadership
• Fosters a positive and productive environment within the agile team
• Monitors sprint work closely, proactively manages dependencies, and ensures committed work is delivered on time
• Keeps team organized and focused
• Understands the context and status of each feature and story in the PI plan

This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

• Downtown Seattle
• Federal Way
• Lynnwood
• Bellevue (Factoria)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to successfully navigate and execute within ambiguous and stressful situations
• Personal and professional alignment with Expeditors culture and ten critical success factors
• Strong communication and execution capabilities
• Experienced problem solver, strong collaborator and able to provide organization and clarity around complex topics
• Experience with DevSecOps, Lean, Agile and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Assertive personality, interpersonal, action and outcome driven mentality
• Ability to actively inspire, coach, mentor and motivate
• Well organized with a keen attention to detail

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in related field (i.e. project management, IS leadership, etc.)
• Experience working in cross-functional agile teams to deliver results with tight deadlines

Expected base salary:  $80,000 to $125,000

Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full-time employees including:

• Paid vacation
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.