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Title: Project Manager / Scrum Manager Kubernetes Platform

Who we are

Cisco is transforming its platforms to run the next generation of cloud-native and multi-cloud services. This role offers a superb opportunity to transform how infrastructure platforms are developed and managed with full software automation. This team is responsible for developing a container platform that provides self-service provisioning and management capabilities to the application developers, and at the same time is highly available with self-healing, full lifecycle monitoring, and management capabilities. They are also responsible for building and managing the Zero-Trust Platform - a key component in the Cisco Zero Trust for the Workforce program that allows users to avoid connecting to the VPN to access their applications.

Who you will work with

You will be a member of a team evaluating and developing the capabilities needed to provide a fully managed enterprise Kubernetes container and Zero-Trust platform. You will closely collaborate with the site reliability engineering team, application teams, security team, and networking team partners in understanding their policies and requirements. You will also engage with the CI/CD, security, and code quality metrics teams in keeping our code and third-party software components in compliance.

What you will Do

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Scrum Master with a strong background in infrastructure [Kubernetes Preferred] to join our growing team. As a Scrum Master, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating and driving agile practices, ensuring effective collaboration, and guiding our teams through the successful delivery of projects, particularly those involving Kubernetes and infrastructure components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Facilitation: Act as a servant leader and facilitator for agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices, promoting continuous improvement, and removing impediments to team success.

• Infrastructure Expertise: Leverage your in-depth knowledge of Kubernetes and infrastructure technologies to guide and support teams in the development and deployment of containerized applications and services.

• Collaboration and Communication: Foster a culture of open communication, collaboration, and transparency within the team and across departments. Facilitate effective communication between development, operations, and other stakeholders.

• Release Management: Work closely with development and operations teams to coordinate releases, manage deployment pipelines, and ensure the smooth delivery of software in Kubernetes environments.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead retrospectives and other agile ceremonies, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the team. Identify opportunities to optimize processes and enhance team productivity.

• Team Empowerment: Empower teams to make decisions, take ownership of their work, and drive toward self-organization. Provide coaching and mentoring to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to Kubernetes and infrastructure aspects of projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to proactively address challenges and ensure project success.

• Metrics and Reporting: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for project delivery, ensuring visibility into team progress and identifying areas for improvement.

Who you are

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Scrum Master with a strong background in infrastructure [Kubernetes Preferred] to join our growing team. As a Scrum Master, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating and driving agile practices, ensuring effective collaboration, and guiding our teams through the successful delivery of projects, particularly those involving Kubernetes and infrastructure components.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an agile software development environment.

• Strong background in Kubernetes and infrastructure technologies.

• Familiarity with containerization, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.

• Experience with agile project management tools and methodologies.

• Certification as a Scrum Master (CSM) and additional certifications related to Kubernetes or infrastructure are a plus.

• highly collaborative and agile development environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and collaboration skills

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an expansive future for all.

We adopt digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re "old" (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can’t put us in a box!

But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

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