Iteration Manager Job Description
Brighter futures start here at Kmart, where our diverse team collaborates globally on innovative tech projects. With six purchases made every second, you'll contribute to enhancing the customer experience and driving business growth.
We're a customer-led, digitally enabled retailer focusing on agile project delivery, artificial intelligence, IoT, cloud solutions, and more. Join us in shaping the future of retail technology and enjoy flexible working options, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
* Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to enhance team collaboration and efficiency.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure in-store technology is fit for purpose and aligned with project goals, priorities, and timelines.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand stores teams challenges and effectively translate their requirements into user-stories for software engineers.
* Champion Agile and Scrum principles within the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and providing guidance and coaching to team members on best practices.
* Identify and address impediments to team progress, promoting a solutions-oriented mindset among team members and advocating for the team within the larger technology group.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
* Significant demonstrable experience working in structured Agile teams as an Iteration Manager or Scrum Master and/or Technical Business Analyst, embodying Agile Scrum values of focus, courage, openness, commitment, and respect.
* The ability to motivate and lead teams, driving change and inspiring a positive, collaborative work environment.
* Extensive experience and a deep understanding of the Atlassian suite, primarily Jira and Confluence.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate a given problem to all levels across the business.
* Significant experience working in a large organisation, preferably retail.
* Strong attention to detail and a rigorous focus on delivering quality output.
Benefits
We offer:
* Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office.
* Multiple ways for you to learn from online micro-credentialing in Udemy, support to gain certifications, and participation in tech community events.
* Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.
* Inclusive leave and ongoing support for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.
* Free onsite parking when you're required to come into the office.
* An opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
* A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks.
* A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart & Target on eligible products.
* Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers.
* A reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself.
* An opportunity to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement.
About Us
We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed.