John Deere Technology Innovation Center (JDTIC) in the UI Research Park is looking for a Project Management/Scrum-master Intern for the summer of 2015 with possible continuation into the 15/16 academic year.
This summer, JDTIC is launching a significant mobile software development effort with an Internet of Things flavor. We are looking for someone who can help us keep things on track. You will help lead a team made up of full-time employees and interns in the rapid development of a exciting new mobile application concept to support John Deere's customers.
You should have experience organizing and leading projects and teams. No detail is too small for you to chase down and no role is beneath you. You must be comfortable dealing with ambiguous direction and the messy front end of product creation. You are also willing to argue with the program manager when you are sure he/she is wrong! A passion for mobile technology would also be a good thing.
An ideal candidate will have some experience in an agile software development environment and/or cat herding. We can help you learn the agile part but cat herding is something you either have or you don't! We would also like you to have some interest the business side of technology development. Depending on background, interest and time, you may also play a role in helping us more deeply understand the business case that would be required to make our new concept a financial success.
Obviously, we expect that you know how to use Microsoft Office products and have some basic understanding of the use and operation of mobile technology. A driver's license is also required although having a car is not. You must also be a current UIUC student.
If you think you are ready for this kind of challenge, send your resume along with a note telling why this opportunity excites you to Howard Gerwin at gerwinhowardr@johndeere.com.