Michael Baird Email & Phone Number

Bloomington, Il, Us

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Process Owner and Agile Coach within a core of eCommerce Scrum teams. Manages program planning, execution and ensures process alignment with the Scrum@Scale Framework.

Peoria, Illinois Area

Program Coordinator, Agile Coach and Scrum Master, for the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Providing Customer Relationship support across Programs within the enterprises Global Marketing and Brand Portfolio. Program Coordinator IIIProviding Customer Relationship support across multiple Programs and Workstreams. Work with Product Owners… Show more Program Coordinator, Agile Coach and Scrum Master, for the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Providing Customer Relationship support across Programs within the enterprises Global Marketing and Brand Portfolio. Program Coordinator IIIProviding Customer Relationship support across multiple Programs and Workstreams. Work with Product Owners, Program Managers, Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Analysts and Stakeholders to identify, develop and document scope via Epics, Features, Stories and detailed Project Charters. Coach and guide teams towards appreciation for, and compliance of, Program Management Office standards, Portfolio Management standards and Agile Framework adoption at a pace that is sustainable. Translate processes into effective project plans utilizing Azure DevOps and MS Project Planning software.Support and facilitate the identification and tracking of impediments, risks and issues.Conducts data analysis to provide cohesive, understandable reports and presentations.Scrum MasterAssess Scrum maturity of the team and guide team members to higher levels of appreciation for Agile Framework values at a pace that is sustainable.Work closely with Business Owners to understand goals and objectives in support of the Information Analytics Scrum team in their development of deliverable MVP.Facilitate team working sessions and Scrum ceremonies via daily stand ups, backlog refinement, and team retrospectives.Monitor sprint progress through tracking of prioritized scope via stories, tasks and assignments utilizing Azure DevOps. Support Product Owner with respect to refining and maintaining the product backlog.Identify and remove impediments directly and support the team to further the removal of impediments. Assist with internal and external team communication, improving transparency and information sharing. Show less

Peoria, Illinois Area

Program Coordinator, Scrum Master and Agile Coach for the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Providing Customer Relationship support across Programs within the enterprises Global Marketing and Brand Portfolio. Program Coordinator IIIProviding Customer Relationship support across multiple Programs and Workstreams. Work with Product Owners… Show more Program Coordinator, Scrum Master and Agile Coach for the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Providing Customer Relationship support across Programs within the enterprises Global Marketing and Brand Portfolio. Program Coordinator IIIProviding Customer Relationship support across multiple Programs and Workstreams. Work with Product Owners, Program Managers, Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Analysts and Stakeholders to identify, develop and document scope via Epics, Features, Stories and detailed Project Charters. Coach and guide teams towards appreciation for, and compliance of, Program Management Office standards, Portfolio Management standards and Agile Framework adoption at a pace that is sustainable. Translate processes into effective project plans utilizing both VSTS and Prima Vera Planning software.Support and facilitate the identification and tracking of impediments, risks and issues.Conducts data analysis to provides cohesive, understandable reports and presentations.Scrum MasterAssess the Scrum maturity of the team and guide team members to higher levels of appreciation for Agile Framework values at a pace that is sustainable.Work closely with Business Owners to understand goals and objectives in support of the Information Analytics Scrum team in their development of deliverable MVP.Facilitate team working sessions and Scrum ceremonies via daily stand ups, backlog refinement, and team retrospectives.Monitor sprint progress through tracking of prioritized scope via stories, tasks and assignments utilizing Azure DevOps. Support Product Owner with respect to refining and maintaining the product backlog.Identify and remove impediments directly and support the team to further the removal of impediments. Assist with internal and external team communication, improving transparency and information sharing. Show less

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Technical analyst for a nationally recognized insurance company. Roles performed include Scrum Master, Capability Area Change Liaison, Project Coordinator and Research Tax Coordinator. Work closely with leadership, business owners and stakeholders to understand and establish goals, project scope and objectives in direct support of the Information Technology Systems and Business teams.Facilitate meetings with Business and Systems Sponsors, Program Managers, Project Managers and… Show more Technical analyst for a nationally recognized insurance company. Roles performed include Scrum Master, Capability Area Change Liaison, Project Coordinator and Research Tax Coordinator. Work closely with leadership, business owners and stakeholders to understand and establish goals, project scope and objectives in direct support of the Information Technology Systems and Business teams.Facilitate meetings with Business and Systems Sponsors, Program Managers, Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts to establish project charters, identify needed resources, communicate required process steps and criteria for overall project success from the point of activation through completion of the efforts lifecycle.Utilize skills and knowledge in servant leadership, project coordination and facilitation towards continual team improvement, change adoption and process awareness in the development of solutions to align with goals and objectives in an Agile fashion.Coordinate, support, advise and participate in project team working sessions to discuss status, ensure progress and timeline adherence of deliverables, identify and remove impediments and support and contribute to the ongoing maturation of the cohesive teamwork culture, continuity and growth. Show less

Western Region, Illinois

Work directly with the Regional Vice President and Regional Director of Health Initiatives to create and implement strategies for region-wide community networking relationships, develop partnerships with constituents of key community work sites and organizations, establish the annual financial goal and budget for the region, provide ongoing assessment of regional performance towards financial goals and all measurable metrics.Provide direct supervision and leadership of Regional Income… Show more Work directly with the Regional Vice President and Regional Director of Health Initiatives to create and implement strategies for region-wide community networking relationships, develop partnerships with constituents of key community work sites and organizations, establish the annual financial goal and budget for the region, provide ongoing assessment of regional performance towards financial goals and all measurable metrics.Provide direct supervision and leadership of Regional Income Development Staff, and Administrative Staff. Inclusive of conducting and overseeing hiring, interview processes, training, coaching, and development of staff members.Ensure implementation of strong constituent relationship management strategies for donors, volunteers, participants and sponsors. Identify and recruit key income development volunteers. Work closely with fundraising Chairs to keep volunteer event planning committees on target to attain goals. Provide training and direction to volunteers. Recruitment and support regional level volunteer groups of the “Regional Volunteer Board”, “Regional Income Development Council” and “Relay For Life Regional Task Force” members. Partner with board members through quarterly board and supplemental council meetings. Support and act on initiatives designed by the Regional Board and council members to achieve determined outcomes and goals for the region. Oversee regional income portfolio of fundraising development and event implementation, inclusive of staging twelve “Relay For Life” events, two “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” events, “Coaches vs. Cancer” campaign, college level “Mini Relay For Life” events and elementary school “Relay Recess” platforms. Show less

Dupage County, Illinois

Provide coordination, training, direction and coaching for a core team of Income Development Field Staff covering twenty-one Relay For Life events, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event, Spike Out Cancer event, and two Bark For Life events.Work with staff to identify, recruit key community volunteers and build volunteer committee structures.Travel within the region to address specific strategic planning and constituent relationship development needs. Serve as a consultant… Show more Provide coordination, training, direction and coaching for a core team of Income Development Field Staff covering twenty-one Relay For Life events, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event, Spike Out Cancer event, and two Bark For Life events.Work with staff to identify, recruit key community volunteers and build volunteer committee structures.Travel within the region to address specific strategic planning and constituent relationship development needs. Serve as a consultant, provide consistent customer service, direct support, training and guidance to the volunteer planning committees. Develop and implement strategies to maintain annual income growth. Analysis of opportunities in trends of events and communities. Focus on reducing direct and indirect expenses. Coordinate regional, goal setting and data analysis.Work with Division media team to ensure visibility of events in the communities Show less

Computer Science

Business Administration And Management, General