Overview
Remote
On Site
$70.00 - $92.85 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Agile coaching
Solution delivery
Conflict resolution
Release management
Capacity management
Project management
Product development
Cost management
Microsoft Office
Agile
Sprint
Planning
Management
Metrics
Communication
Dynamics
Collaboration
Creativity
Innovation
Rally
Scrum
CSM
Leadership
Software development methodology
Microsoft Excel
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Kforce client in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Agile Coach to join their team remotely.
Summary:
* In this role, the Agile Coach will train Agile best practices through the Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles
* Coach Agile teams in release & sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog management
* Ensure teams understand proper backlog management and guide teams in determining suitable commitments for product backlog items and sprints
* Assist the teams in tracking and communicating team progress and metrics
* Support a positive and easy communication channel (team, product owner, stakeholders)
* Address team dynamics, assist the team in resolving conflict and resource constraints
* Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and innovation
* Supports a single domain
Essential Functions:
* Coach and train agile best practices through the Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles (20%)
* Coach teams on release and sprint planning, retrospectives and inter-team dependency meetings (20%)
* Coach and train value in Agile ceremonies, prioritization of technical debt against new feature innovation and software delivery (15%)
* Assist the team in tracking and communicating team progress and metrics (15%)
* Coach and Train CA Agile Central (Rally) as a tool to assist team efficiency (15%)
* Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and innovation (10%)
* Address team dynamics and coach conflict resolution (5%)
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
* Certified Scrum Master (CSM) for 1 year
* 5+ years of related work experience
* Hands on experience with Agile Delivery
* Able to lead multiple Scrum Teams
* Strong knowledge of various well-documented Agile patterns and techniques (e.g. multiple Burndown technologies, various Retrospective formats, Release planning, Capacity planning, handling bugs, etc.)
* Solid knowledge and experience in various Project Management and Product Development concepts, methodologies and processes
* Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
* Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback
* Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
* Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
* Understanding of and SDLC disciplines
* Understanding of the concepts, theories and processes of the Project Management Methodology
* Broad knowledge of IT functions
* Demonstrated proficiency in the use of labor, cost management and project tracking and management tools such as MS Project
* Ability to lead and facilitate project team status meetings to obtain schedule, issues, risk , and dependency updates
* Ability to organize and prioritize workload
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
* Strong PC skills specifically utilizing the MS Office Suite products (e.g., MS Word, MS Excels, etc.)
* Expert in MS Project 2010
* Expert in MS Excel
* Experience with CA Agile Central Rally tool is preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
A Kforce client in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Agile Coach to join their team remotely.
Summary:
* In this role, the Agile Coach will train Agile best practices through the Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles
* Coach Agile teams in release & sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog management
* Ensure teams understand proper backlog management and guide teams in determining suitable commitments for product backlog items and sprints
* Assist the teams in tracking and communicating team progress and metrics
* Support a positive and easy communication channel (team, product owner, stakeholders)
* Address team dynamics, assist the team in resolving conflict and resource constraints
* Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and innovation
* Supports a single domain
Essential Functions:
* Coach and train agile best practices through the Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles (20%)
* Coach teams on release and sprint planning, retrospectives and inter-team dependency meetings (20%)
* Coach and train value in Agile ceremonies, prioritization of technical debt against new feature innovation and software delivery (15%)
* Assist the team in tracking and communicating team progress and metrics (15%)
* Coach and Train CA Agile Central (Rally) as a tool to assist team efficiency (15%)
* Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and innovation (10%)
* Address team dynamics and coach conflict resolution (5%)
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
* Certified Scrum Master (CSM) for 1 year
* 5+ years of related work experience
* Hands on experience with Agile Delivery
* Able to lead multiple Scrum Teams
* Strong knowledge of various well-documented Agile patterns and techniques (e.g. multiple Burndown technologies, various Retrospective formats, Release planning, Capacity planning, handling bugs, etc.)
* Solid knowledge and experience in various Project Management and Product Development concepts, methodologies and processes
* Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
* Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback
* Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
* Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
* Understanding of and SDLC disciplines
* Understanding of the concepts, theories and processes of the Project Management Methodology
* Broad knowledge of IT functions
* Demonstrated proficiency in the use of labor, cost management and project tracking and management tools such as MS Project
* Ability to lead and facilitate project team status meetings to obtain schedule, issues, risk , and dependency updates
* Ability to organize and prioritize workload
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
* Strong PC skills specifically utilizing the MS Office Suite products (e.g., MS Word, MS Excels, etc.)
* Expert in MS Project 2010
* Expert in MS Excel
* Experience with CA Agile Central Rally tool is preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.