Job Description:
Job Title – Agile Coach
Location – Washington, DC - Hybrid
Duration – 9+ Months
Direct client
BACKGROUND:
The client has an ongoing need for a skilled Agile Coach to support the RAPID (Rapid Agile Product Innovation & Development) program within the Division of Management & Financial Services (MFS). The RAPID program team requires agile coaching services to enhance team effectiveness, facilitate program level planning events, improve strategic alignment, and enable the delivery of cloud based ERP systems. The Agile Coach will work across multiple product development teams to foster continuous improvement, facilitate collaboration, and strengthen agile maturity across the RAPID program.
Required Qualifications:
● Bachelor''''s Degree in Information Science/Technology, Business, Computer Science or equivalent
● At least 8 years of direct experience in one or more aspects of Information Technology (Software design/development, IT Architecture, Technology or Product Owner/Management, and Quality Assurance)
● Minimum of 1 year experience as a Program Level Agile Coach supporting large Program(s) / Agile Release Train(s) with multiple Agile/Product Development Teams
● At least 2 years'''' experience as a Team Level Agile Coach for Agile/Product Development Teams to include standing up Agile/Product Development Teams
● At least 3 years'''' experience as a Scrum Coach (Scrum Master), Product Owner or in a Leadership role with Agile/Product Development Teams
● Experience coaching, implementing, and enabling transformation of Agile/Product Development Teams to DevOps Teams, including use of Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) and Automation/Continuous Testing
● At least one of the following certifications: - Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Advanced Certified Scrum Master (ACSM) - SAFe Scrum Master - Agile Certified Scrum Coach (PMI-ACP)
The candidate shall also demonstrate the below knowledge and experience:
● Experience with ServiceNow ITSM (IT Service Management), Platform Analytics, and Agile Development platforms
● Experience facilitating Big Room Planning/PI Planning events for Agile Release Trains
● Knowledge and experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies
● Experience developing and implementing strategic roadmaps for agile programs
● Ability to coach teams on iterative improvement practices and retrospective techniques
● Strong facilitation skills including coaching to Scrum of Scrums, Product Owner Sync, and Inspect and Adapt Workshops
● Experience working with cloud-based ERP systems and supporting digital transformation initiatives
● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:
● Agile Coaching & Transformation: Establish new Agile teams and provide interactive initial and ongoing coaching to stakeholders and teams and help existing teams adopt and improve agile methods and practices
● Big Room Planning Facilitation: Design, prepare for, and facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning events including Sprint Planning, iteration planning, and team alignment sessions
● Strategic Planning Support: Collaborate with program leadership to develop strategic roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and align team objectives with business outcomes
● Team Effectiveness & Process Improvement: Conduct ongoing evaluations to ensure the effectiveness of Agile programs and recommend modifications to enhance team performance and delivery capabilities
● Stakeholder Collaboration: Proactively collaborate and communicate with internal/external stakeholders to address Agile knowledge gaps and support program effectiveness
● Training & Knowledge Transfer: Conduct comprehensive training modifications as necessary to build agile capability across the RAPID program and develop operating procedures to enable knowledge transfer
● DevOps Enablement: Coach teams on DevOps practices, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automation techniques
● Reporting & Assessment: Provide regular assessments of team maturity, program health metrics, and recommendations for continuous improvement and work with the teams to implement improvement recommendations
Why Choose Cogent? Cogent Infotech stands at the forefront of technology consulting and is recognized globally for its award-winning services. With our headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, we specialize in guiding enterprises through digital transformation, leveraging the power of emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and AI. Our mission is to provide innovative workforce solutions that address the complex challenges faced by today’s businesses.
As an ISO-certified firm and appraised at CMMI level 3, our reputation for excellence is well-established. We are proud to collaborate with over 70 Fortune 500 companies and more than 150 Federal C State agencies, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that drive success.
Cogent is an equal opportunity employer. Cogent will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship, or any other class protected by applicable law.
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