IT Consultant - Platinion

The Boston Consulting Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Agile Coach to lead transformative projects in strategic IT implementation. In this dynamic role, you will empower clients by deploying customized training and coaching in Agile methodologies, while navigating complex digital challenges. Your expertise will help shape the future of customer journeys, integrating the latest trends such as machine learning and AI. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with globally leading companies, fostering innovation and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. If you are passionate about Agile practices and ready to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in IT Consulting and Agile roles.
• Formal qualifications in Agile methodologies are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Developing projects using agile methods for strategic IT implementation.
• Coaching clients in Agile practices and digital transformations.

Skills

Agile Coaching

Scrum Master

Product Owner

IT Consulting

Machine Learning

Cyber Resilience

DevOps

AI

Robotics

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Business Informatics

Tools

Scrum Alliance Certifications

Scrum.org Certifications

SAFe Certifications

Job description

What You'll Do
• Developing groundbreaking projects by enabling your clients to effectively use agile methods and modern approaches in the context of strategic IT implementation
• Developing and deploying customised training on Agile concepts, values, cultures, behaviors and practices, whilst engaging in hands-on coaching as our clients work through day-to-day problem solving in an Agile fashion
• Shaping the digital transformation of globally leading companies while balancing overarching technical solutions and individual client circumstances
• Carving the path for tailored, future-oriented customer journeys based on precise analysis of the specific situation and with current market developments and trends such as machine learning in mind.
What You'll Bring
• You have a degree in computer science, (business) informatics, or a related discipline
• You have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in IT Consulting and experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master or Product Owner with agile (Client) software development teams delivering Agile capability
• You have a proven track record of orchestrating transition and coaching teams for large and complex Agile programs with the ability to transfer that understanding at all levels of the organisation
• You know exactly what the buzzwords machine learning, cyber resilience, DevOps, agile, AI, and robotics mean
• You enjoy tackling complex digital challenges and are enthusiastic about developing and sharing solutions
• You feel comfortable in interdisciplinary teams and global contexts
• Formal qualifications in agile or a collection of any of the following industry certifications highly desirable:

1. Scrum Alliance (CSM / CSPO / CSD/CSP)
2. Scrum.org (PSM / PSPO / PSD)
3. SAFe (Scaled Agilest / SPC)

• Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic skills
• Willingness to travel to our client locations in the Middle East and beyond