Life Fitness

SCRUM Master

Rosemont, IL Full time

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will primarily be responsible for managing console software projects across our cardio and strength product lines.  This person will have a passion for being part of an Agile development team, participating in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, focusing on making the team more efficient, and productive through quality software best practices.

As a ScrumMaster, you will be given the opportunity to guide teams, reduce dependencies, and unblock barriers. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital team here at Life Fitness.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Global Support Center in Rosemont, IL - M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days #LI-Hybrid

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participating in requirement facilitation for Console Software team
  • Translating functional requirements to technical requirements, understanding dependencies across APIs, Mobile, and Web to ensure each release is on time with proper functionality
  • Coordinating deployments and release plans
  • Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information
  • Managing stakeholder communication
  • Participating in solution design
  • Guiding the team on self-organizing to fill in the gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks
  • Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment
  • Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work
  • Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
  • Supporting and educating the Product Owner and the Software team, especially with respect to grooming and maintaining the product backlog
  • Facilitating scrum meetings, sprint planning sessions and retrospective meetings
  • Leading the process of forecasting, planning, estimation
  • Producing metrics and reports for management
  • Driving ongoing Agile process improvements


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Min 3-5 years of experience in building software solutions in development role  
  • Deep experience in AGILE development, SCRUM and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
  • Technical BS degree, Computer Science or Math background highly desired
  • ScrumMaster certification received or in progress
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you’re ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply. 

Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.  

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $90,500 - $132,200 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.  Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “lifefitness@myworkday.com” for U.S. opportunities.  

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.