Scrum Lead - ERP Digital Transformation

CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
San Diego, CA, United States
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$89,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology JIRA Microsoft Azure Capability Maturity Model Oracle (Applications) Scrum Methodology Release Management SAP (Applications) Product Software Implementation Methods Information Technology People Soft Workday

Job description

Are you passionate about building high performing Agile teams and delivering complex enterprise solutions that make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for an experienced Agile leader who is passionate about coaching teams, improving delivery outcomes, and building trusted partnerships with clients and stakeholders., In this role, you’ll serve as a servant leader, Agile coach, and trusted partner to cross functional teams, guiding the successful delivery of enterprise ERP solutions throughout the implementation lifecycle. Working alongside Product Owners, Project Managers, Functional and Technical Leads, Solution Architects, and client stakeholders, you’ll foster a collaborative environment that empowers teams to deliver innovative, high quality solutions while continuously improving delivery practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the success of mission critical modernization initiatives, mentor Agile teams, and help shape the future of government technology.

Work Schedule: Candidates must be available to work Pacific Time (PST) hours. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.

How We’re Transforming Government

At CGI, we combine deep industry expertise with innovative technology to help government agencies modernize operations, improve citizen services, and deliver greater value to the communities they serve.

Our CGI Advantage platform is a market leading ERP solution purpose built for the public sector. Backed by more than 46 years of government experience, CGI Advantage enables organizations to streamline financial, human resources, procurement, and budgeting processes while supporting long term digital transformation initiatives.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

How you’ll make an impact

You’ll help create an environment where Agile teams can thrive while ensuring successful delivery of enterprise ERP solutions.

. Lead one or more Agile Scrum teams supporting enterprise ERP implementation and modernization initiatives

. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement, and Release Planning

. Coach, mentor, and empower Scrum teams on Agile values, Scrum principles, SAFe practices, and continuous improvement techniques

. Foster a collaborative, transparent, and high performing team culture that encourages accountability, innovation, and continuous learning

. Partner closely with Product Owners to maintain healthy product backlogs, refine user stories, prioritize work, and ensure sprint readiness

. Proactively identify, remove, and escalate delivery impediments, risks, and dependencies that may impact successful execution

. Collaborate with Project Managers, Functional Leads, Technical Leads, Solution Architects, and client stakeholders to coordinate cross team activities and support integrated project delivery

. Monitor sprint health using Agile metrics such as velocity, burn down charts, team capacity, and delivery forecasts to promote predictable outcomes

. Drive continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives, identifying process enhancements, and implementing Agile best practices

. Maintain Agile project artifacts including sprint boards, action logs, decision records, dashboards, and performance metrics using Agile management tools

. Support release planning, production readiness, organizational change activities, and deployment coordination throughout the ERP implementation lifecycle

. Champion Agile principles while helping teams continuously improve delivery quality, collaboration, and customer value

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline

. 5-10 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master or Scrum Lead supporting large scale software implementation or digital transformation programs

. Active Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) is required

. Experience working within SAFe environments; SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Agilist certification is strongly preferred

. Strong knowledge of Agile principles, Scrum, Kanban, Lean methodologies, and iterative software delivery practices

. Experience supporting enterprise ERP implementations such as CGI Advantage, SAP, Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft, or other large scale enterprise platforms

. Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies, coach delivery teams, remove impediments, and improve Agile maturity

. Experience coordinating cross functional teams while managing dependencies across multiple concurrent workstreams

. Strong understanding of project management fundamentals including risk management, issue resolution, release planning, and scope management

. Experience using Agile management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or comparable platforms

. Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, leadership, and conflict resolution skills

. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities with the flexibility to adapt in fast paced, evolving environments

. Self motivated with the ability to work independently while building collaborative relationships across distributed and virtual team, If you’re an experienced Scrum leader who thrives on coaching teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering successful enterprise solutions, we’d love to hear from you., * Agile Leadership

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  • Backlog management
  • Design sprint facilitation
  • Jira
  • Scrum Master
  • User stories

Benefits & conditions

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 $156,700.00.

CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. Competitive compensation

. Comprehensive insurance options

. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

. Paid parental leave

.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

. Wellness and Well being programs

About the company

At CGI, you’ll work alongside talented professionals on projects that improve how government organizations serve their communities. We believe in empowering our consultants with opportunities to innovate, grow their careers, and make a meaningful impact.

When you join CGI, you’ll enjoy:

. The opportunity to lead Agile delivery on large scale ERP modernization programs.

. Exposure to cutting edge technologies and enterprise transformation initiatives.

. A collaborative culture that values innovation, mentorship, and continuous learning.

. Professional development opportunities, certifications, and career advancement.

. The chance to build trusted client relationships while delivering solutions that improve public services., Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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