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Job Title: MES Scrum Master
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced MES Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong Scrum Master expertise combined with exposure to manufacturing, shop-floor systems, or MES platforms, enabling effective collaboration between IT and manufacturing stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as Scrum Master for MES-focused Agile teams
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Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
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Remove impediments and ensure smooth sprint execution
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Work closely with Product Owners, MES developers, QA, and manufacturing stakeholders
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Ensure Agile best practices, team velocity, and delivery commitments are met
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Support backlog grooming, user story definition, and acceptance criteria
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Coordinate dependencies across IT, manufacturing, and business teams
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Drive continuous improvement and Agile maturity within the team
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile/Scrum environments
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Strong understanding of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) concepts
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Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, or plant-floor environments
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Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
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Solid knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)
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Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
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Scrum certifications such as CSM, PSM, or SAFe Scrum Master preferred
Nice to Have
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Exposure to MES platforms like Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Apriso, or Werum PAS-X
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Experience working with OT/IT integration teams
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Background in manufacturing digital transformation or Industry 4.0 projects