Scrum Manager

Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI or Austin, TX three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business if more than 3 days].

What You'll Do

Scrum & Agile Leadership

• Lead all Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Guide teams in Agile best practices and remove blockers to enable high performance and continuous improvement.
• Own end-to-end delivery across multiple technical workstreams.
• Track and report progress, manage risks, identify interdependencies, and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Proactively engage with product owners, engineering, QA, and business teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Executes on assigned tasks with a moderate level of autonomy.
  Collaborates and teams extremely effectively

• Coordinate across teams and functions without direct reporting lines.
• Navigate ambiguity with confidence and lead tough conversations when needed - always with professionalism and empathy.
• Actively seek interlocks and ensure no dependency or issue is left unresolved.

• Possess a strong understanding of software development processes, system architecture, and technical constraints.
• Engage in discussions with engineering and technical leadership to drive clarity and unblock teams.

• Create and maintain clear, concise, and impactful project and program documentation.
• Develop executive-level presentations that articulate project status, risks, roadmaps, and outcomes.
• Maintain Confluence pages for team activities, delivery updates, process documentation, and key decisions.
• Communicate regularly with leadership, ensuring transparency and confidence in program execution.

• Always seek ways to add value to the program, team, and business objectives.
• Be a relentless advocate for delivery excellence, team accountability, and alignment to GM's mission.
• Stay prepared and informed to step in and make decisions that keep progress on track

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field;
• 5+ years in a Scrum Master, Agile Program/Project Manager, or equivalent technical project leadership role.
• Deep expertise in Jira and Confluence for team coordination and visibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of translating complex technical work into executive-ready messaging.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead multiple concurrent projects in a matrixed organization.
• Proven track record of driving alignment, execution, and outcomes without formal authority.
• Adept at handling ambiguity and adjusting quickly to shifting priorities.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment

• Experience working in a similar role in Manufacturing

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $134,000 - $219,400. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Benefits : GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.