SAFe Agile Coach

SAFe Agile Coach - Contract - Vienna, VA - $75.00 - $81.79/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a SAFe Agile Coach in Vienna, VA.

Skills & Requirements

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
SAFe SPC Agile Coaching Cert
8+ years agile experience
5+ years leading agile initiatives in lean portfolio mgmt
5+ years: able to teach, coach and mentor in safe, scrum, kanban and devops
Deep ADO experience
AEM (adobe experience manager) : this is a random requirement but it's liikely tied to the group projects they will be doing.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

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