Job Title: Agile Coach

Location:Pensacola, FL  -  32526(Hybrid-2 days office)

Experience Level: 5-10 years

 Requirements / Job Description

·       Subject matter expertise and experience in training and coaching peers with Azure DevOps

·       Posting and publishing content website, ideally using Adobe Experience Manager

·       Required – SAFe SPC – Agile Coaching certification

·       Experience with conducting and facilitating SAFe certified training is desirable

·       Experience with Product Management transformations

·       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

·       5+ years experience leading Agile initiatives with a proven background in Lean Portfolio Management, 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

·       Extensive expertise with Agile frameworks like Scaled Agile, Scrum, Kanban and DevOps

·       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, training, 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 hands-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

·       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 identifying and implementing solutions to address the problem

·       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