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
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Facilitate and lead the Agile Team or scrum of scrum teams to ensure they are aligned with Agile methodologies and principles
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Ensure team members understand their roles and responsibilities within the Agile framework and that they are accountable for their commitments
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Work closely with Product Owners to ensure the product backlog is properly maintained and prioritized
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Organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, in Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint retrospective meetings
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Ensure the Agile performance metrics are developed, tracked and communicated to stakeholders to ensure alignment and continuous improvement
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Identify and remove obstacles that impede team progress, and work on mitigation plans to keep the team moving forward
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Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading discussions and making improvements to agile process
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Monitor and report team progress to stakeholders, including potential risks and issues, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
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Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile coaches to promote cross functional alignment and shared best practices.
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Creation, development and implementation of Agile methodologies and practices
What You Will Bring to Graco
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or related field
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Advanced education in Agile
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3+ years of experience working as a Scrum Master, leading Agile teams in advanced industrial product and software development projects
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Experience training teams on Agile methodologies and mentoring teams to develop an empowered team culture
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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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The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
$84,000.00 - $146,900.00
Graco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Graco and has not been reviewed or approved by Graco.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions and other retirement tools. Feedback suggests these features are a standout element of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity components such as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and periodic stock grants provide accessible ownership opportunities. Feedback suggests these programs meaningfully enhance overall compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered alongside company-paid disability and basic life insurance, with supplemental options available. Wellness, EAP, and mental-health resources add breadth to the healthcare offering.
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Founded in 1926, Graco (NYSE:GGG) is a world leader in fluid handling systems and components. Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid materials. Graco maintains an aggressive strategy to design and develop new products and systems and distributes through a worldwide network of distributors and other channels. Graco is focused on expanding into new markets through product development and acquisitions.
