Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

18,000 trained professionals350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countriesFortune 500Globally unified systems

Job Description

Our Export Legacy development teams are responsible for maintaining and enhancing our mission critical system of record, Expeditors Transportation Management System (E.tms Export). We benefit from a balance of maturity, tenacity, and good humor, allowing us to deliver best in class results.

In doing so, we support our global operations and migration efforts and allow Expeditors to remain competitive and compliant within the industry. We support a global network where you will quickly see the impact of your work in the context of larger market trends and regulations.

The Project Manager (PM) plays a key role working within a highly collaborative and Agile development team toward the design and production of mission-critical, enterprise-scale business systems. In our organization, the PM will take on the role of Scrum Master for one or more Agile Development teams. The Scrum Master uses their Agile experience and interpersonal skills to foster team health and collaboration, guiding the team to become high performing, empowered, and self-organizing. They apply systems thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and remove impediments to team and project success throughout the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will be excited by servant leadership and applying their people skills in a technical environment. They will embrace ambiguity and enjoy being a member of cross-functional teams tackling complex problems. They will be capable of coaching and providing insights to the team(s) on how to improve processes and champion delivery of functioning software to a broad base of users.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaches the team in adoption of SAFe/Agile core values, principles, and practicesLeads the team in self-organization to deliver quality working software with predictability, efficiency and velocityFacilitates and conducts team SAFe ceremonies: daily stand-up, sprint planning, retrospective and refinementProvides metrics for the team and ARTRemoves impediments and provides visibility and/or escalation to leadershipFosters a positive and productive environment within the Agile teamMonitors sprint work closely, proactively manages dependencies and ensures committed work is delivered on timeKeeps team organized and focusedPromotes a mindset and focus on relentless, continuous improvementUnderstands the context and status of each feature and story in the PI planSupports the teams in administering PI planning

This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Downtown SeattleFederal WayLynnwoodBellevue (Factoria)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to successfully navigate and execute within ambiguous and stressful situationsStrong communication and execution capabilitiesWorking knowledge of Agile development methodologies and activities, particularly Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Continuous learner; receptive to feedback, with a desire for constant improvementAlignment with Expeditors culture and Ten Critical Success FactorsExperienced problem solver, strong collaborator, and able to provide organization and clarity around complex topicsServant leader with an action and outcome driven focusAbility to actively inspire, coach, mentor and motivate

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1-3+ years of experience in related field (i.e., project management, software development, IS or Agile leadership, etc.)1-3+ years Project Management or Scrum Master experience (SAFe Scrum Master certification or similar preferred)Working knowledge of Azure DevOps and Office 365Experience working in cross-functional Agile teams to deliver results with tight deadlinesInterest or understanding of the transportation/logistics industry

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Additional Information

Expected base salary:  $80,000 to $125,000

Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full-time employees including:

Paid vacationHolidays (10)Flexible Days (2)Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)Commuter BenefitEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training and Personnel Development ProgramEducational Assistance and ReimbursementPosition is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.