Agile Product Coach

System One; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Product Transformation Coach to lead Agile initiatives and coach teams across the organization. The role involves extensive experience in Agile methodologies, coaching senior executives, and managing large-scale software delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions at all levels. This position is a multiyear contract and offers remote work options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience leading Agile initiatives.
• Experience coaching senior executives and software development teams.
• Experience with large-scale software delivery and Agile transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead coaching and planning of multiple Agile development teams.
• Provide hands-on coaching to senior leadership and Agile teams.
• Identify and coach Agile evangelists across the organization.

Skills

Agile

Coaching

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

SAFe SPC Certification

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Service Now

Job description

Product Transformation Coach
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear ContractResponsibilities:

• SPC 6 Certification
• Product transformation background preferred
• 10+ years experience leading Agile initiatives with a proven background in software development lifecycle and driving organization through agile transformational at all levels of the organization.
• 10+ years experience leading Agile training sessions, workshops, ways of working, planning sessions and creating required documentation and material.
• 10+ years experience and knowledge with agile techniques, processes, tools that enable the rapid definition, design, build, test and integration of the product or solution.
• Experience standing up multiple Agile Release Trains leveraging product management principles.
• SAFe SPC certification required with additional agile and project management certifications that provide a well-rounded view of expertise.
• Lean six sigma certification a plus with experience identifying waste and opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Experience functioning as an RTE, Scrum Master, Project Manager/Program Manager, Product Manager with the ability to function in an organization that leverages multiple methodologies.
• Lead the coaching and planning of multiple high-performing Agile development teams and large-scale programs across the organization.
• Coach, train, 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.
• Experience coaching senior executives and software development teams practicing Scrum, Kanban, DevOps and SAFe
• Strong emotional intelligence and organizational awareness with ability to challenge organizational norms and influence decisions without formal authority.
• Provide hand-on coaching to senior leadership and Agile teams in all aspects including attending ceremonies/events and providing recommendations and feedback to the team throughout the life cycle.
• Extensive experience with one or more agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally etc., preferably Jira, Azure DevOps and Service Now
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how each area in Information Services i.e. Architecture, design, development, test, deployment and operations collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives
• Prior experience working with senior executives and proven ability to effectively communicate and influence senior executives in decisions critical to adoption and implementation of Agile practice.
• Keep abreast of industry trends for Agile and best practices for enhancing product execution.
• Identify and coach Agile evangelists across the organization who can act as informal mentors/peers and continue increasing the maturity across the organization.
• Advanced skills in oral and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence individuals from various facets ensuring effective and active listening.
• Experience with large-scale software delivery and/or Agile transformation at scale in large enterprise with a proven track record of applying change.
• Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) in a hybrid organization.

Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)