Does the idea of finding solutions and resolving challenging business problems appeal to you? Are you looking to join an ambitious and dynamic company?

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.

GreatAmerica is structured in cross functional teams that allow individuals to make informed decisions that benefit the company and our customers. There is no doubt in our minds we are building the greatest company of its kind, offering the finest products and services available anywhere. When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you are part of the future, part of an opportunity to grow professionally and to reach your potential while enjoying your work.

We are looking to Add a Key Member to our Planning & Governance team!

The Planning & Governance branch of IT is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented and energetic leader to drive outcomes for multi-sourced simple to complex efforts. This person will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, business partners, solution delivery, infrastructure & operations, and third-party solution providers. The Scrum Master will be focused on meeting commitments, delivering value, ensuring quality and providing unparalleled customer service. If you have agile and project delivery experience and are looking to join an innovative, growing company, this may be for you!

Responsibilities:

• Enable collaboration and team building
• Protect, advocate and offer support to your teams
• Provide coaching to teams
• Lead high-energy agile ceremonies
• Effectively and regularly communicate within teams and to sponsors/stakeholders throughout IT and the business
• Remove blockers or barriers impeding team’s progress
• Tool administration and maintenance (e.g. Jira, O365 & Teams etc.)
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities by developing strategies to mitigate or leverage
• Create change management plans that ensure impacted audiences have timely communication and training
• Monitoring, reporting and metrics (e.g. burn down, velocity, status etc.)
• Solicit regular feedback and lessons learned and incorporate into standard processes as fast as possible

• Successfully plan & balance competing constraints like scope, schedule, resources, risks/opportunities, quality etc.

Position Qualifications

Competencies:

Honesty/integrity, customer-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, curious, proactive problem-solver, aptitude for learning and listening, accountable, self-managing, technical aptitude, remaining calm under pressure, diplomatic, and outstanding English communication skills (oral & written) across all levels in the organization.

Education:

• Agile, Scrum or SAFe certification strongly recommended
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field preferred

Experience:

• Experience with multiple project management methodologies (e.g. agile, iterative, waterfall)
• Demonstrated experience in IT
• Demonstrated success leading multi-sourced teams
• Demonstrated experience liaising across organizations
• Demonstrated competency reporting on status and metrics
• Knowledge of planning tools with evidence of practical application
  

  Skills and Abilities

• Unique mix of business, IT, relationship and communication skills
• Blend of critical thinking, planning and drive for flawless execution
• Storyteller who can explain work associated statuses
• Influencer with strong motivational skills
• Collaborator who fosters environment of commitment, pride, trust, and delivery
• Leads yet delegates authority to team members
• Strong business acumen
• Builds and maintains networks and support channels
  

  Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of O365, Teams, Jira strongly preferred
• Understanding of core software applications (Salesforce, Infolease, Informatica) and infrastructure (Cloud, network, database) is desirable