Senior Consultant (Scrum Master/Team Coach)

Job#: 2079656

Job Description:

SENIOR CONSULTANT (Scrum Master/Team Coach)

WHO WE ARE

Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients.?Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit

At Apex Systems, we prioritize professional development, work-life balance, and fostering a collaborative culture. We value our teams well-being and recognize the importance of building strong relationships. That is why we organize regular team-building events and philanthropic days to give back to the community - fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among our team.

Join us for career advancement, innovative solutions, and a supportive environment focused on your success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Apex is seeking a dynamic Senior Consultant with strong consultative skills to act as a Senior Scrum Master and Agile Coach Internal Practice Consultant within our Consulting Practice as part of our Apex Systems Solutions Delivery Organization. This role is key in supporting Agile Transformations with a focus on teams, providing guidance in cross-team coordination, dependency resolution, and delivery, they also influence people leaders and management that directly interface with and oversee delivery teams. This role will provide an understanding of typical organizational operating models, various Agile frameworks and promote best practices in Organizational Agility to support elements of the transformation, including tools, process, and people perspectives. An ideal candidate shows a passion for mentoring, communicates clearly, and leverages tact in dealing with multiple levels of personnel while supporting the vision of the future state. Being empathetic and understanding to their ever-changing audience is crucial. This role will be responsible

for client deliverables as well as internal consulting practice contributions. This role requires on site presence.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Build strong client, industry, and technical community relationships and represent Apex Systems as leaders in Industry and Professional events and communities. Develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Perform detailed assessment of the current processes, tools, roles, and responsibilities within the designated team(s) to understand gaps with the desired future state, typically in Scrum and/or Kanban framework. Assess current team processes and provide recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the teams.
• Train and coach teams and stakeholders to understand key principles of Scrum and/or Kanban. Be the initial spokesperson for the team to get any support needed from peer groups and/or management to deliver.
• Conduct sessions with the client leadership team to align overall direction and address specific challenges, including reviewing end-to-end processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and translating road maps to tactical plans.
• Make recommendations specific to teams, defining roles and responsibilities within those teams, as well as any working agreements (i.e. Definition of Done, Definition of Ready, etc.) and support their direct implementation.
• Outline necessary team-level ceremonies and practices, ensuring the processes from the program/portfolio level are working and features are available to create User Stories and Tasks
• Initial spokesperson for the team to get any support needed from peer groups and/or management to deliver. Coach related stakeholders/business to educate and set expectations on how teams will work collaboratively with them. Coach teams on how to remove complex roadblocks and impediments to change and deliver.
• Provide direct support to Product Owners with Product Management life cycle (i.e. Feature/Story/Backlog Creation and Refinement), as well as team input to address technical debt and proof of concepts, research, etc. to support delivery.
• Train and mentor, all roles within a team such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers of any technical orientation, Quality Assurance Testers, etc.; working continuously on their team dynamics, communication, and process to overcome Agile maturity gaps.
• Suggest key team and sprint/iteration health metrics showing how the team is working, as well as what they are working on. Develop workflows, dashboards, metrics and reports to provide the teams with meaningful operational/performance metrics and status reports.
• Support ad-hoc reporting, including KPIs / team-level metrics, etc. and materials for managers as needed. Employ various techniques to increase collaboration, transparency, predictability, and delivery of value.
• Easily step into key roles, such as Scrum Master and Product Owner to execute and showcase how the role should be performed, which can be used as a teaching tool for new personnel.
• Participate and oversee various Communities of Practice to sharpen critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and continuous improvement in agility.
• Partner with higher-level coaches to optimize coaching efforts, share feedback, and identify gaps to be designed for in the overarching Agile framework.
• Demonstrate professional level consulting skills, leadership skills, and executive-level communication/presentation skills. Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to acquire skills to meet business needs.
• Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value. Listen and seek to understand the client and meet their needs, proactively provide solutions and approach adversity with a consultative, solution-focused mindset.
• Stay attuned to the future needs of the client and work with internal resources to identify opportunities. Participate in sales pursuits by providing strategic guidance, estimates, scoping and other pre-sales activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of overall agile experience working within large organizations
• 3+ years of experience coaching teams in a scaled environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Organizational Design, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field (applicable education and experience may be substituted) Master's Degree a plus.
• Scrum and/or Kanban Certification, SAFe Certification (SPC6) or other scaled implementation certification preferred.
• Experience with launching Waterfall teams into an Agile methodology (Scrum or Kanban), developing Agile training materials and/or overseeing the creation of such materials and leading an Agility assessment
• Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle and ability to work around various technologies
• Experience in various Agile-tracking tools, such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow etc.
• Well-versed in virtual coaching techniques and collaboration tools.
• Outstanding creative, conceptual, storytelling, and analytical thinking abilities.
• Exceptional writing proficiency, along with strong communication and presentation capabilities.
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work in team setting and independently
• Exceptional leadership, time management and organizational skills

OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Incentives
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Stock Purchase
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Partial Gym Membership Paid
• Team Building Events
• Discount Programs

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

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 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.