Advisor - Agile

FarWell; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% coverage of medical premiums

99% coverage of dental premiums

3% company contribution to 401k

Financial coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A consulting company is seeking an Advisor to join their team, focusing on Agile practices across various projects. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in Agile methodologies and related competencies, along with strong communication and customer-focused skills. The role requires leading Agile teams, adapting to complex environments, and managing client relationships. This position offers a hybrid work environment with competitive perks including medical and dental benefits, 401k contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Agile methodologies.
• Experience utilizing multiple Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
• Ability to mentor and lead Agile teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile teams and manage projects effectively.
• Deliver customer-centric solutions and build relationships.
• Adapt approaches based on client needs and situations.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Change Management

Project Management

Process Optimization

Effective Communication

Customer Focus

Result Orientation

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

3+ years of applicable experience

Tools

SAFe

LeSS

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

Farwell Project Advisors, LLC is looking for an Advisor to join our team.

Breadth + Depth.

We are ideally looking for a “M-Shaped” Advisors.

At FarWell, we seek M-shaped Advisors—professionals who bring deep expertise in multiple areas along with the ability to connect and collaborate across disciplines.

The vertical bars of the “M” represent key technical competencies—skills and expertise that allow advisors to excel in disciplines such as Change Management, Project Management, Process Optimization, or Agile.

The horizontal connections illustrate the ability to leverage this expertise holistically across disciplines, collaborate across teams, and adapt to complex client needs. This marks a shift from the traditional T-shaped model, where individuals focused on depth in one area and breadth across others.

At this time, we need people who have a depth of knowledge within...

Agile Practitioners.

We are looking for an experienced agile practitioner (3 to 5+ years). Some of the frameworks that we regularly utilize are SAFe, LeSS, Scrum at Scale, Scrum, Kanban, etc. Our general approach is framework agnostic, choosing the best framework for the situation. Some experience with Agile Coaching is required.

Executing + Advising.

Being able to lead an agile team and succeed in any environment – regardless of maturity level, managing a budget, deadlines & scope, knowing when to push back on requirements, mentoring other agile practitioners, holding yourself and others accountable, and providing meaningful feedback will all be very important parts of this role. Knowing an agile framework or two like the back of your hand will also come in very handy.

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications conveying a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Directs Work: Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Drive Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Proficient knowledge in modern office productivity, communication, and collaboration toolsets.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelors or Masters in any field, or 3+ years of applicable experience.

• Many of our clients do support remote work. However, we are seeing a growing preference for hybrid schedules, with some clients requesting occasional on-site collaboration. Flexibility varies by engagement, and we work closely with our advisors and clients to find arrangements that meet everyone’s needs.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Work is generally performed in an office environment and routinely requires employees to perform the following while carrying out the essential functions of this job:

• Use standard office equipment (computer, phone, printer/photocopier, etc.)
• Sit for long periods of time
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Travel occasionally to client sites and other locations for events, meetings, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Note: This job description describes the general nature and scope of responsibilities for this position. Please note other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or removed at any time.

Who We Are

We are Change Navigators, Project Leaders, Process Experts and Continuous Improvement Champions. At our core, we are a team of humble, collaborative advisors who love solving problems and accomplishing ambitious goals.

Employee Experience (EX) is the foundation of our organization. Our EX mission is to grow an organizational culture fostering Community, Career and Cause. When this happens, work is meaningful, we achieve higher levels of fulfillment, and as a result, we create incredible experiences for our clients. To take care of our clients, we put our team members first.

Our Core Competencies

Ensure Accountability.Taking responsibility and owning up to commitments. Being accountable for your actions and the actions of those you lead. On critical projects, it instills confidence in others when they know you have a vested interest in the positive outcome everyone is striving towards.

Collaborate.We openly and willingly share our ideas and knowledge. We work together, with our teammates and customers, to navigate complex business changes.

Value Differences.Creating a work environment where people can, and want, to do their best. As the workforce has become increasingly global, it has also become more diverse. The typical definition of diversity - race, ethnicity, culture – now includes perspectives, styles and thought. It opens the door to new ways of thinking and new opportunities for success.

Have Self-Awareness.Having the ability to clearly assess your own capabilities provides a foundation upon which to grow, develop and take on new challenges. Deploying yourself within life and work is greatly enhanced by really knowing your strengths, limitations, and opportunities for growth. This self-awareness allows us to bring our ‘best-selves’ to work.

Instill Trust.Trust lies at the heart of effective relationships. Whether inside or outside the workplace, trust generates feelings of goodwill. Trust enables successful and more productive outcomes. When there’s trust, things run more smoothly.

We use our Core Competencies to deliver results by being…

Solution Focused.[Collaborate, Ensure Accountability] Sifting through the various complexities that naturally occur within project teams and working with team members to deliver the best solution for a given opportunity.

Flexible.[Self-Awareness, Instill Trust] Adapting to different roles and responsibilities while continuously adopting new skills. This flexibility results in successful solutions and translates into professional growth.

Emotionally Intelligent.[Self-Awareness, Value Differences] Controlling, identifying, and managing your emotions, as well as the emotions of others, while handling sensitive situations with respect and empathy.

Additional things you should know about us!

Perks.

FarWell pays 80% of your medical premiums and 99% of dental premiums for individuals. We include a 3% company contribution to your 401k, financial coach, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

FarWell is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills . All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.