Scrum Master - Hardware Device Experience

We are seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master with strong experience in gathering requirements, creating epics and use cases, and managing development teams for hardware products. The ideal candidate will have a background in both software and hardware development, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in the delivery of complex hardware devices, using Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scrum Leadership:
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Scrum ceremonies.
• Guide and coach the Scrum team in Agile best practices, fostering continuous improvement.
• Remove obstacles that may hinder team progress and ensure timely delivery of sprint goals.
• Work closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to define and prioritize the backlog.
• Requirements Gathering & Documentation:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements for hardware products.
• Convert business and technical requirements into detailed epics, user stories, and use cases.
• Ensure clear and concise documentation, acting as the bridge between business needs and development efforts.
• Backlog Management:
• Own the product backlog and work with stakeholders to prioritize user stories based on business value and technical feasibility.
• Break down high-level requirements into manageable epics and user stories for hardware development.
• Define acceptance criteria for stories and ensure the team delivers to these standards.
• Hardware Development Oversight:
• Work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and other team members to ensure that the development process integrates both hardware and software components seamlessly.
• Lead teams in delivering physical hardware products, from prototyping to production.
• Monitor and adjust processes to fit the specific needs of hardware development, which may differ from purely software-focused projects.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Act as the primary point of contact between hardware engineering, software development, and other departments (such as QA, manufacturing, and supply chain) to ensure project success.
• Facilitate communication across diverse teams to ensure alignment on objectives and timelines.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
• Champion the use of Agile methodologies in hardware development and continuously refine practices to align with organizational goals.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in hardware product development environments.
• Proven experience in gathering requirements, writing epics, and creating detailed use cases for hardware and software integration.
• Solid understanding of the hardware development lifecycle, from concept through production.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and the ability to adapt them to hardware development projects.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, and QA.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, or Confluence
• Experience working collaborating and leading teams in a fully remote environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in industries related to IoT, embedded systems, or consumer electronics.
• Knowledge of hardware prototyping tools and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Agile scaling frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS.

Requirements

At the current time, we are only considering candidates located in the states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Arkansas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Florida, South Dakota and Iowa.