Thermal Runaway Propagation - SCRUM Lead

Description
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Milford Proving Grounds location three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business.]
The Role:
The VMEC (Vehicle Mechatronic and Embedded Controls) team is comprised of inclusive and diverse Agile teams, where everyone has a voice in the conversation. Our Software Development process translates Customer requirements into designs, creates code, executes testing, and then integrates these solutions into reality. We are currently looking for candidates to fill Scum Leader roles.
The Scrum Leader manages development scrum team (9-12 engineers) in designing and implementing technical software solutions for VMEC features. The Scrum Leader must collaborate with multiple areas of the business (Stakeholders, Customers, Product Management Team as well as other Scrum teams). This role requires the highest level of leadership and technical background. We are seeking creative, highly motivated, agile thinkers with passion and expertise in Controls & Software.
What You'll Do:
Be the leader and coach for an Agile Scrum Team on an Agile Release Train (ART)

• Facilitate the Scrum team's collaboration activities including daily standups, iteration review, iteration planning, and retrospective.
• Prepare the team and assist the ART Lead with PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshop
• Owner and creator of the Team's activity work board to help the Scrum team complete their committed work
• Coordinate inter-team cooperation when needed
• Support Agile Team practices. Some examples are: work in progress limits (WIP), Plan-Do-Check-Adjust Cycle, Innovation & Planning (IP), and fostering technical discipline
• Primary coach for their team and trains the team in agile software development standards.
• Guide the team on writing good stories, acceptance criteria, definition of done
• Guide the team on how to properly story point and establish normalized estimates.
• Focus the team on completing their team PI Objectives with quality
• Continuously challenge the team's normal ways of development to improve areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity
• Eliminate impediments; this can include working with other teams within or outside their ART and managing interpersonal conflicts or challenges
• Work closely with the Product Owner and support backlog activities
• Escalate problems to the right people at the right time
• Engage with ART Lead to improve team's performance
• Ensure requirements are documented for design solutions and ensure linkage to test cases (and results) that demonstrates software functionality
• Utilize automated test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality at the Function, Controller and System level
• Coordinate and collaborate with departments outside engineering, such as Systems & Safety Engineering, Electrical Architecture, Calibration and Vehicle Performance as required

Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other applicable Engineering focuses.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area required
• Prior experience with embedded controls systems
• Proficient in C, C++, Matlab/Simulink, Python
• Ability to set and balance priorities efficiently
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and assignments with autonomy and accountability for results

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other applicable Engineering focuses with 5+ years of experience
• Experience with JIRA, JIRA Align and Git Ecosystem
• Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, or Ethernet communications protocol
• In-depth knowledge of embedded software and calibration development
• Knowledge in electrification and diagnostics
• Experience in plant modeling and analysis tools, MIL, SIL, HIL Testing
• Understanding of GM Vehicle Development Process

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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