Agile Coach - Expert

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,432 - 99,187; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

Client's laptop provided

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Agile Coach to lead Lean and Agile transformations. This role involves developing strategies to enhance flexibility and customer value within IT, mentoring teams, and aligning initiatives with organizational goals. You will facilitate workshops and coaching sessions, ensuring that Agile practices are effectively implemented and scaled across departments. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive significant improvements and foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Lean and Agile methodologies with a focus on transformation.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills to enhance team performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for Lean and Agile transformation across IT.
• Develop coaching plans and strategies for team improvement.
• Educate teams on Lean and Agile principles and frameworks.

Skills

Lean/Agile Transformation

Coaching

Scrum Framework

Kanban Framework

SAFe Framework

Mentoring

Performance Measurement

Education

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Job Title: Agile Coach - Expert
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Pay range: $70 - 72/hr
Location: Oakland, CA
Work Type: Onsite twice a week, especially Wednesdays.

Top Things:

• Lean/Agile achievements
• Tenure in roles
• Certifications

Transformation Expert (Lean and Agile):

• The Agile Coach identifies areas of opportunity for Lean and Agile transformation. Lead, define, and develop strategies and documentation to support IT transformation towards a more lean and agile mindset, promoting flexibility, adaptability, and a focus on customer value.
• Evaluate current lean and agile practices, maturity levels, identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Make recommendations based on observations and evaluations for improving Lean and Agile maturity across IT.
• Improvement strategies, plans, and roadmaps: Create actionable plans outlining steps and milestones for process improvements and lean/agile adoption.
• Coaching plans: Tailored plans for coaching sessions with teams and leaders, focusing on personal and professional development within the lean and agile context to improve maturity across IT.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure that Lean and Agile initiatives align with the organization’s strategic objectives, helping leadership to prioritize and allocate resources effectively.
• Best practices and standards: Documentation of successful practices, case studies, standards, and lessons learned that provide practical guidance for Lean and Agile implementation.
• Education and Training: Educate teams and leadership on Lean and Agile principles, frameworks (like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe), and practices. This includes conducting workshops, training sessions, and ongoing coaching.
• Framework implementation: Evaluate current state, select the most appropriate lean practices/agile framework, and develop recommendations tailored to IT needs.
• Skill Development: Mentor team members on specific Lean and Agile roles (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner) and help them develop the necessary skills for success.
• Leadership Coaching: Work with executives and leaders to help them understand their role in a Lean/Agile organization. This includes fostering Agile leadership styles and supporting decision-making that aligns with Lean/Agile principles.
• Feedback Loops: Establish and maintain effective feedback loops, helping teams to continuously improve through regular retrospectives and data-driven insights.
• Measuring Success: Define and document key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of the Lean and Agile transformation, making necessary adjustments based on these insights.
• Scaling Frameworks: Assess and develop strategies to scale Agile practices across multiple teams or departments. This could involve implementing frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, or Disciplined Agile.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration across teams, breaking down silos and ensuring that Agile practices are consistent and integrated throughout the organization.

Note:

• Client's laptop will be provided as the candidate needs to be local and can do onsite.
• Prefers local within the Bay Area, including OGO, San Ramon, and Dublin.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About The Company:

Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in your community.

About GTT:

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:

Utilities