Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The IT Scrum Master will lead the product development effort by conveying the vision to a Scrum Delivery Team or multiple teams, outlining and prioritizing work based on business value, and complexity.  The position will liaise with stake holders ensuring their interests are included in the release, and with the team or teams to ensure the release(s) is/are accomplished within the annual cadence.  The position serves as the Scrum Delivery Teams’ primary contact for information, work prioritization and decision making.

What You Will Do at Graco

• Facilitate and lead the Agile Team or scrum of scrum teams to ensure they are aligned with Agile methodologies and principles

• Ensure team members understand their roles and responsibilities within the Agile framework and that they are accountable for their commitments

• Work closely with Product Owners to ensure the product backlog is properly maintained and prioritized

• Organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, in Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint retrospective meetings

• Ensure the Agile performance metrics are developed, tracked and communicated to stakeholders to ensure alignment and continuous improvement

• Identify and remove obstacles that impede team progress, and work on mitigation plans to keep the team moving forward

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading discussions and making improvements to agile process

• Monitor and report team progress to stakeholders, including potential risks and issues, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile coaches to promote cross functional alignment and shared best practices.

• Creation, development and implementation of Agile methodologies and practices

What You Will Bring to Graco

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or related field

• Advanced education in Agile

• 3+ years of experience working as a Scrum Master, leading Agile teams in advanced industrial product and software development projects

• Experience training teams on Agile methodologies and mentoring teams to develop an empowered team culture

• Strong facilitation skills and experience organizing and leading Scrum ceremonies

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At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

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