Agile Leader (5 years)

Overview

On Site
$40 - $41
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Agile methodologies
Scrum
Kanban
Continuous Improvement
Risk Management
Agile Leader

Job Details

Agile Leader

Responsible for guiding and supporting the cross-functional teams in the implementation of Agile methodologies, ensuring continuous improvement in team performance, and delivering high-quality products on time. This Agile Leader will foster collaboration, enhance Agile processes, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Agile Process Facilitation: Lead and coach teams in Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and other relevant frameworks. Ensure teams understand and follow Agile principles and ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews).
Collaboration & Communication: Act as the liaison between stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to ensure clear communication, manage expectations, and align objectives.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with the team to implement best practices, improving team efficiency and product quality.
Team Development: Mentor and guide team members in Agile practices, fostering a collaborative, self-organizing, and high-performing team culture.
Metrics & Reporting: Track team performance through key Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down charts, etc.) and provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, risks, and improvements.
Risk Management & Problem Solving: Identify, communicate, and manage project risks and blockers, working with the team and leadership to develop mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work with business stakeholders to ensure Agile teams understand business priorities, deliverables, and timelines.

Qualifications:
  • Candidate must have 5+ years' experience.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential.
  • Experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) etc.
  • Must be customer centric focused and possess excellent self-organization skills.

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