Agile Practitioner

Role: Agile Practitioner

Location: Remote

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Pay rate: $71/hr W2

Travel Requirement: Limited travel to Charlotte, NC or Client, NY may be required to participate in project workshops or key delivery events. Advance notice will be provided. Travel is not expected to exceed ~10%, with all the expenses covered by the client.

About the Role:

·         We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Agile Practitioner to lead the delivery of an Identity implementation. This role is ideal for a product-focused delivery leader who has hands-on experience implementing enterprise platforms, understands product-centric delivery models, and can effectively operate in Agile and Scrum environments.

·         The successful candidate will take ownership of product delivery outcomes, proactively manage risks and dependencies, engage business and technical stakeholders, and ensure solutions are delivered in alignment with Client’s quality, compliance, and PMO governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project & Product Delivery Ownership:

2. Identity Implementation Leadership:

·         Manage Identity deployments and enhancements supporting the migration from Microsoft Identity Manager to Microsoft Entra

·         Deliverables for year 1 include:

·         Implementation of advanced identity lifecycle management workflows

·         Enhanced integration capabilities with authoritative data sources to support both human and non-human identities

·         Deployment of improved access governance controls

·         Introduction of a centralized identity governance dashboard to provide real-time visibility into identity and access management activities

·         Development of strategic road maps

·         Configure Entra ID governance and establish connectivity with the HR systems

·         Coordinate cross-functional teams including functional teams, solution architects, system integrators, and internal IT partners.

·         Ensure platform configurations, data models, integrations, and releases align with IT processes and business outcomes.

3. Agile & Scrum Execution (Required):

·         Lead delivery using Agile and Scrum methodologies, including:

·         Sprint planning

·         Backlog refinement

·         Sprint reviews and retrospectives

·         Partner closely with Product Owners and Business Leads to:

·         Prioritize features and capabilities

·         Manage product backlogs and roadmaps

·         Deliver incremental and measurable business value

·         Support teams transitioning from project-centric to product-centric delivery models.

4. Project Leadership & Governance:

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

6. Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement:

Education and Experience Required:

Certifications:

·         Agile and/or Scrum certification required (CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent). (Active preferred)

·         PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. (Desired)

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Product Delivery or Product Management experience in enterprise IT environments.

·         Experience working with system integrators and SaaS vendors.

·         Familiarity with Agile lifecycle management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.).

Skills & Competencies:

·         Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery models.