Agile Transformation/Senior Agile Coach

18 May 2024

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Agile Transformation/Senior Agile Coach
  • 5+ years experience leading Agile initiatives with a proven background in software development lifecycle and driving organization through transformational changes
  • 5+ years experience leading Agile training sessions, workshops, ways of working, planning sessions and creating required documentation and material
  • 8+ years experience and knowledge with agile techniques, processes, tools that enable the rapid definition, design, build, test and integration of the product or solution
  • SAFe SPC required
  • Oversee the coaching and planning of multiple high-performing Agile development teams and large-scale programs across the organization
  • Teach, lead, and mentor cross-functional business groups to build, sustain, and strengthen Agile values, SAFe and scrum concepts and practices, providing them the necessary tools and guidance to successfully implement across high-impact programs throughout the enterprise
  • Experience coaching and building software development teams practicing Scrum, Kanban, DevOps and SAFe
  • Strong emotional intelligence and organizational awareness with ability to challenge organizational norms and influence decisions without formal authority
  • Provides hand-on coaching to the Agile teams in all aspects including attending ceremonies/events and providing recommendations and feedback to the team throughout the life cycle
  • Cultivate Agile mindset by demonstrating and teaching values of the Agile Manifesto as well as the technical skills that form part of the underlying principles and methods
  • Extensive experience with one or more agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally etc., preferably Jira and Azure DevOps and agile frameworks like Scaled Agile, Scrum, Kanban and DevOps
  • Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how each area in Information Services i.e. Architecture, design, development, test, deployment and operations collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives
  • Prior experience working with senior executives and proven ability to effectively communicate and influence senior executives in decisions critical to adoption and implementation of Agile practice
  • Ensure Agile project metrics are being tracked, and monitored for indications of potential problem areas and assist teams in identify and implementing solutions to address the problems
  • Keep abreast of industry trends for Agile and best practices for enhancing product execution
  • Identify and coach Agile evangelists across the organization who can act as informal mentors/peers and continue increasing the maturity across the organization
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and facilitation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills including active listening, coaching, consultation and collaboration
  • Experience with large-scale software delivery and/or Agile transformation at scale in large enterprise
  • Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Experience with conducting and facilitating SAFe certified training desirable

  • ID: #41104626
  • State: Virginia Merrifield 22081 Merrifield USA
  • City: Merrifield
  • Salary: $0 - $0
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-05-18
  • Deadline: 2022-07-09
  • Category: Et cetera