PROJECT MANAGER ( AGILE COACH )

Hybrid in New York, NY, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Contract W2

50% Travel Required

Hybrid

$65 - $70/hr

Neotecra, Inc

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Skills

Agile
Agile Coaching
Automated Testing
Business Strategy
Atlassian
Conflict Resolution
Information Security

Summary

Key Responsibilities
Agile Transformation Coaching:
Collaborate with CoE leadership to create and execute a tailored Agile transformation roadmap.
Be a mentor, influencer, and change advocate, helping the teams discover new ways of working and collaborating at the enterprise level.
Support and provide coaching to large-scale Agile Product transformation initiatives, executing outcome-based plans to drive Agile adoption, cross-team collaboration, and operational excellence.
Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other stakeholders on Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to foster Agile maturity.
Partner with product teams to adopt Agile and product-focused practices, enhancing delivery and business value.
Act as a trusted advisor to teams and mid-level leadership, reinforcing Agile principles and practices.

Training and Facilitation:
Design and deliver interactive workshops, training sessions, and hands-on labs to upskill teams and leaders on Agile principles, tools, and practices.
Tailor training materials for different types of teams, like Infosec, Operations, user-facing applications, etc.
Educate teams on technical best practices, including DevOps, XP engineering practices (TDD, CI/CD, pairing), and Lean principles.

Continuous Improvement:
Promote a culture of learning and adaptation by embedding effective retrospectives and metrics-driven decision-making.
Analyze team performance data to identify areas for improvement and recommend and implement actionable strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify challenges in Agile adoption and provide tailored coaching support.
Facilitate alignment and collaboration among teams and stakeholders to ensure a smooth Agile transformation journey.

Best Practices Implementation and Tools:
Agile practices, metrics, and workflows across teams.
Leverage Jira, Confluence, Jira Align, and other Atlassian tools to enhance Agile process optimization, workflow streamlining, and optimized reporting.
Standardize and monitor metrics for team health, velocity, and overall transformation progress.

Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
At least 8 years in Agile coaching roles.
Proven experience coaching for Agile product transformations in large, complex environments.
Certifications:
Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent credentials.

Technical Proficiency:
Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.
Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
Deep understanding of technical practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps.

Soft Skills:
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Agile Expertise:
Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications.
Deep and wide experience driving Agile adoption and transitioning teams or organizations from traditional methodologies to Agile.

Preferred Experience:
Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric practices.
Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles.
Proven track record of fostering continuous learning and improvement within teams.
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Preferred Skills
Expertise in metrics-driven coaching, leveraging Agile metrics to inform decisions and drive improvements.
Experience with organizational behavior and change management principles.
Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric ways of working.
Strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development.

As an Agile Coach Consultant, you will play a critical role in supporting IT’s Agile transformation journey, focusing on coaching teams and fostering collaboration. This is an opportunity to guide teams in adopting Agile practices, driving improved outcomes, and contributing to a transformative cultural shift within the organization. This position emphasizes coaching and collaboration without direct managerial responsibilities, aligning with the broader organizational strategy set by CoE.

Technical Proficiency:

o Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.
o Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
o Deep understanding of technical practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps.
• Soft Skills:
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Agile Expertise:
Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications.
• Preferred Experience:
o Experience transitioning teams or organizations from traditional methodologies to Agile frameworks.
o Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric practices.
o Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles.
o Proven track record of fostering continuous learning and improvement within teams

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Dice Id: 10109859
Position Id: 8904150
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About Neotecra, Inc

Neotecra is a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and solutions in the disciplines of information technology, engineering, administrative, finance and accounting. We give our clients the power to address their challenges and gain a competitive edge in the global market.

Our client base includes a wide spectrum of companies ranging from small start up companies to Fortune 1000 industry leaders. We develop a strong relationship with our clients and are committed to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Leadership

Neotecra was founded by an experienced group of professionals based in the U.S and India with diverse and wide ranging experience in the areas of finance, project management, software architecture & development and human resource management. The leadership group is small, tight-knit and focused on attaining client objectives.

Team

Our constantly expanding team consists of talented professionals with experience gained from developing and delivering client focused solutions. We have formed our team with deliberate care so that as a client, you get what you see. Our skills cover a variety of hardware, software and operating environments and are constantly upgraded to meet the latest challenges in technology. Our consultants embed a balanced combination of technical, analytical and communication skills. We lay great stress on ongoing professional development and utilize a number of tools to hone our skills.

Capabilities

Neotecra is committed to providing innovative software solutions to its clients and recognizes the importance of technology. Our seasoned software professionals have expertise in a wide range of technologies including:

Cyber security
Cloud
Business Intelligence
Data Analytics
Mobile/ Web Development
AI and Machine Learning

Services include on-site and off-site development, project consultancy, requirements gathering and system architecture. We undertake long-term projects on a contract basis with reputable clients. Our goal is to clearly understand our client's need and provide them with real and lasting solutions that meet and exceed their expectations.

Our Commitment

At Neotecra, we understand that delivering client-focused solutions involves not only development of the optimal solution using the most appropriate tools and technologies but also implementation of the solutions developed in the client environment. Given the fact that product and project life cycles are constantly growing shorter, we understand that setting and meeting aggressive implementation schedules is a must for realizing planned payoffs for projects. Further, maintaining the highest standards of quality is a prerequisite for avoiding time and cost overruns. We are committed to devote all resources towards meeting your targets. We spend considerable time in the planning and design stages and then provide appropriate resources to the engagement.

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