DroneUp, LLC was born out of a vision to make autonomous flight great for communities, great for business, and great for the world. Yet more than visionaries; we have the tools, instruments, focus, and expertise to execute while utilizing a “People Matter Most” mentality.

Our founder envisioned a massive, untapped opportunity to leverage autonomous flight that would revolutionize how the world may "pitch" and "roll" in the future. To start, we have harnessed the power of airspace technology, analytics platforms, and drone services to transform business operations. Our long-term mission is to be “Safe and Be Exceptional” while building and deploying the world’s most accessible drone ecosystem.

Ranked in the top 25 of LinkedIn Top Startups 2022, DroneUp is Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia and provides drone delivery service in 34 locations across six states in partnership with the #1 retailer in the world, Walmart, Inc.

In 2022 DroneUp was on the list of "Next Big Things in Tech" but we are more than just invested in the drone ecosystem; we are equally invested in our people and landed successfully as a certified "Great Place to Work" in 2023. Knowing that our mission critical success comes directly from the people we bring onboard, we strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and go beyond the normal Field of View! Come fly with us as our team goes through our checklists that will “Inspire Fast Action” and take an entire industry to new heights. “Be a Person Others Want to Follow!”

Position Summary

DroneUp is growing and we’re seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our team supporting Technology Leagues in their Agile growth and maturity. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of Agile methodologies and experience as an Agile Coach. The Scrum Master role is intended to ensure teams are following the scrum framework, and assist the team to enhance and streamline processes to achieve their goals. This highly-collaborative role will need to work closely with Product Management in order to deliver quality solutions through greater self-management.

Responsibilities

Scrum Events - Organize and facilitate team stand-ups, sprint planning and estimation, retrospectives, and demos
Responsible for capacity planning for each sprint, and ensuring resource allocation is right-sized
Foster Communication - cultivate teamwork and break down silos
Cultivate an Agile mindset in all team members where problems are embraced as welcome opportunities to adapt
Responsible for JIRA scrum board administration
Enforce Jira best practices according to DroneUp SOPs
Coordinate with other agile teams to ensure alignment and management of dependencies
Reporting - Create and monitor dashboards to measure and drive improvement to team performance
Prepare and present health checks to stakeholders
Proactively utilize burndown charts, storypoint allocation metrics and other sprint metrics to anticipate issues and ensure sprint work is proceeding efficiently
Agile Coaching - coach and mentor team members in agile and scrum principles, helping them continually improve to achieve higher levels of scrum maturity
Hold team members accountable for following proper Agile practices
Diagnose process issues and assist team in process improvement
Remove blockers - aid the team by eliminating external blockers and managing internal roadblocks through process or workflow improvements
Quickly identify delivery risks, surface them to the team, and track through resolution
Protect the team from outside disruptions
Collaborate with Product Managers and League Leaders to ensure scrum team is working effectively and meeting product goals
Aptitude for working in a fast-paced, highly variable environment
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business, or equivalent years of professional experience. Experience in UAS, or Aviation is a plus.
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience as a Scrum Master with a proven track record of developing high-performing software delivery teams.
Advanced knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and framework.
Excellent people skills, strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse personality types.
Motivational and inspiring servant leader who knows how to help their team succeed.
Works extremely well under pressure and uses creative problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts and achieve goals on time.
Excellent analytical skills with an innovative mindset.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Legal Services
Identity Protection
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

Salary

Just like drones themselves, your earning potential can soar to new heights, but it largely depends on your qualifications and expertise. If you are recognized as an industry expert, your earning potential can take true flight. The target salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000. Your unique qualifications and contributions to the field will play a significant role in determining your precise compensation. The total rewards for this position may also include; potential for annual bonuses, benefits package, paid time off, and more.

$130,000 - $150,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

DroneUp is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals, regardless of sex, age, race, national origin, disability or other protected characteristics. DroneUp subscribes to the equal employment opportunity requirements of applicable law. It is the policy of DroneUp to ensure equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in all employment matters, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, and separation. In these and all activities, DroneUp does not discriminate against any qualified individual because of sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity disability, handicap, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, veteran status, and/or any other legally protected characteristic.

Any individual who feels that he or she may have been discriminated against in violation of this policy is strongly encouraged to immediately contact his or her supervisor or any member of DroneUp management. Any member of DroneUp management who is notified of alleged discrimination is required to immediately report the incident to the HR Department.

DroneUp will thoroughly investigate all such claims with due regard for the privacy of the individuals involved. Any employee who knowingly retaliates against an employee who has reported workplace discrimination will be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and potentially including termination of employment.

Security Responsibility Statement: Employees are expected to provide a high level of security to any personal or private information accessed as part of their work, whether at a DroneUp facility or remotely. This includes participating in security training, remaining sensitive to individual rights to personal privacy, and complying with company policies. Employees who have access to sensitive data that is protected by regulation, such as HIPAA, or by contract, such as credit card data, must comply with any additional requirements dictated by the governing regulations or associated contracts.