The Digital Scrum Master coordinates and coaches software development teams, leveraging scrum methodologies to orchestrate high-performing, self-organizing teams that deliver high-quality work. This position reports to the Sr. Digital Scrum Master, as a part of a core Digital program team who drive projects that directly contribute to Skechers USA's accelerated business growth.

This role empowers teams to be flexible and fully productive during sprints, which drive a variety of projects serving Skechers’ direct-to-consumer business through e-Commerce and digital product development.

The Digital Scrum Master will:

• Establish and optimize agile processes that align with digital best practices
• Effectively manage team tasks to ensure timely delivery
• Serve as a key communicator, bridging the gap between development teams and stakeholders
• Empower and coach cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Proactively identify and remove obstacles to maintain project momentum and team productivity

Essential Job Responsibilities

Manage sprints using Agile methodologiesFacilitate team ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint plannings, sprint retrospectives, sprint demos and backlog refinementsEnsure high-quality deliverables at the end of each sprintCoach teams in Scrum methodology and Agile frameworks, guiding them to higher maturityFacilitate effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution among team membersWork with product owners to manage backlogs, prioritize features, and handle new requestsManage the intake and resolutions of requests and issues using tools like Jira, Confluence, and SmartsheetPartner with production support for timely issue resolutionAssist product owners in clarifying and prioritizing feature requests on behalf of the developersProvide the eCommerce platform team with digital domain expertise and project management supportFoster a productive environment where team members take ownership of the productCollaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Digital, Creative, Content, Retail, and MarketingAdapt to additional responsibilities as needed

Job Requirements

Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detailProblem-solving and conflict-resolution abilityOutstanding organizational skillsDigitally savvy with a focus on consumer outcomesBias for action and efficiencyAbility to simplify and explain complex topics to business stakeholdersAbility to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organizationKnowledge of and/or experience with eCommerce components (payments, third-party integrations, content management, product data feeds, APIs, technical documentation (FSD/ISD/TSD), SEO, QA processes, UAT and Agile release management) highly preferred

Education and Experience

In-depth expertise in utilizing agile/Atlassian tools (Jira, Trello, Confluence and similar)Experience with enterprise eCommerce platforms preferred5+ years in scrum master roles building digital products3+ years experience working in eCommerce projects, ideally in consumer retailScrum, Agile or SAFe education and/or certifications preferred

The salary range for this position is $105,000-$130,000 USD per year.

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.