Agile Transformation/Senior Agile Coach

Job Description

- 10+ years of experience leading Agile initiatives with a proven background in software development lifecycle and driving organization through agile transformational at all levels of the organization.

- 10+ years of experience leading Agile training sessions, workshops, ways of working, planning sessions and creating required documentation and material.

- 10+ years of experience and knowledge with agile techniques, processes, tools that enable the rapid definition, design, build, test and integration of the product or solution.

- Experience standing up multiple Agile Release Trains leveraging product management principles.

- SAFe SPC certification required with additional agile and project management certifications that provide a well-rounded view of expertise.

- Lean six sigma certification a plus with experience identifying waste and opportunities to improve efficiencies.

- Experience functioning as an RTE, Scrum Master, Project Manager/Program Manager, Product Manager with the ability to function in an organization that leverages multiple methodologies.

- Lead the coaching and planning of multiple high-performing Agile development teams and large-scale programs across the organization.

- Coach, train, 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 senior executives and 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.

- Provide hand-on coaching to senior leadership and Agile teams in all aspects including attending ceremonies/events and providing recommendations and feedback to the team throughout the life cycle.

- Extensive experience with one or more agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally etc., preferably Jira, Azure DevOps and Service Now

- 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.

- 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.

- Advanced skills in oral and verbal communication skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence individuals from various facets ensuring effective and active listening.

- Experience with large-scale software delivery and/or Agile transformation at scale in large enterprise with a proven track record of applying change.

- Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) in a hybrid organization.