Agile Coach

Job#: 3023385

Job Description:

ite: Headquarters (HDQ)

Business Unit: Integrated Strategy & Innov (D0004365-Integrated Strategy & Innov)

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Agile Coach Job Description

Description

To coach, train and mentor employees at all levels of the organization on Agile principles. Cultivate Agile mindset by demonstrating and teaching values of the Agile Manifesto as well as the technical skills that form the underlying principles and methods. Ensure Agile values, ways of working and frameworks are understood and applied effectively across the organization and teams. Use subject matter expertise to coach new and existing teams on practices, and influence leadership and associates on the culture change required to shift from a traditional to an Agile methodology. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Identify and coach Agile evangelists across the organization who can act as informal mentors/peers and continue increasing the maturity across the organization
• Coach teams in scrum tasks (e.g., sprint planning, user story mapping, estimations, daily stand ups, demos, retrospective discussions, etc.)
• 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 problems
• Identify need and provide as necessary structured and ad-hoc training in Agile principles and practices including Scrum, Product Ownership, and Program Management
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify specific areas of training and coaching
• Oversee the coaching and planning of multiple high-performing Agile development teams and large-scale programs across the enterprise
• Provide coaching and mentorship to employees at all levels of the organization on Lean Agile, Agile, and SAFe, principles
• Prepare a variety of communication artifacts related to the Agile practice, progress and plans
• Develop and deliver presentations to various levels of stakeholders and facilitate working sessions to identify resolutions to impediments to continuous Agile improvement
• Effectively leverage and combine different industry standard scaling concepts to specific business problems in a manner that best supports Scaled Agile values and principles
• Provide strategic thought leadership during engagements on approaches to overcome impediments to accelerated delivery; skillfully facilitate conflict resolution with and between teams
• Foster strong spirit of communication and collaboration between teams to align program goals, deliver final products, and ensure leadership transparency to impediments and progress
• Ensure appropriate risk management and control practices are integrated into the lifecycle of Agile initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with lines of business, team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (e.g., vendors, etc.)
• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement for implementing Agile tools and best practices
• Lead Agile teams through product framing and discovery, including defining business KPIs, product vision, user story mapping, and other framing activities
• Drive consistent Agile practices and strategy across the organization to enhance business value delivery and responsiveness to organization and marketplace opportunities
• Ensure Agile concepts and principles are adhered to, and also seen as the voice of reason and authority
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience working in an Agile environment (e.g., Scrum, SAFe, DevOps, etc.), successfully coaching and transitioning teams, programs, and portfolios
• Experience in successful Agile transformation at scale in large enterprise organizations
• Experience with different agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, XP, SAFe, etc.)
• Experience in coaching and developing people and teams, influencing behavior change and establishing sustainability through cultural change
• Experience in working with JIRA or Microsoft Azure Boards
• Experience in coaching and guiding teams in understanding scaled agile principles and practices
• Experience working with senior executives and proven ability to effectively communicate and influence decisions critical to adoption and implementation of Agile practice
• Experience in leading Agile training sessions, workshops, ways of working, planning sessions and creating required documentation and materials
• Experience in delivering presentations to virtual and in person teams
• Working knowledge of Agile principles and practices and the ability to transfer that knowledge at all levels across the enterprise
• Strong emotional intelligence and organizational awareness with ability to challenge organizational norms and influence decisions without formal authority
• Desired - Working knowledge of Navy Federal functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives
• Desired - SAFe Program Consultant certification
• Effective skill to work upward and across reporting lines to establish trust in order to solve common problems
• Effective skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes
• Effective skill communicating thoughts, concepts, practices effectively at all levels, adjusting as needed to a target audience
• Effective critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Effective skill to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms
• Effective skill in motivating and uplifting team members using teaching/mentoring skills
• Effective skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact
• Advanced verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Advanced word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Desired - Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.