Agile Coaching Technical Lead

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
McLean, VA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$133,000.0 - $199,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Scrum Methodology Information Technology

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Coach Tech Lead to guide our teams in embracing and optimizing Agile practices. The Scrum Coach Tech Lead will work closely with development teams, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of agile methodologies, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Our Impact:

At Freddie Mac, we are committed to transforming the housing market by providing liquidity, stability, and affordability to the U.S. housing sector. Through agile practices, we enhance our ability to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and partners. Our agile transformation is pivotal in accelerating project delivery, improving responsiveness to market changes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Your Impact:

As a Scrum Coach at Freddie Mac, you will be instrumental in leading teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently and effectively to our customers. You will coach and mentor teams to enhance their agile capabilities, ensuring they are equipped to meet the demands of a dynamic market. Your role will involve actively engaging with teams to foster a collaborative environment that prioritizes customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. By instilling agile principles, you will help teams overcome challenges and drive innovation, directly contributing to our mission of making homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable for millions of Americans.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced studies/degree preferred.
  • Typically 8 - 10 years of proven experience as a Scrum Master or Scrum Coach in an agile environment.
  • Deep understanding of Scrum principles and practices.
  • Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Scrum certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) is preferred.

Keys to Success in this Role:

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams through agile transformations and improve their delivery capabilities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address impediments quickly and effectively.
  • The ability to foster a collaborative team environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
  • An enthusiastic advocate for agile principles, capable of inspiring others to adopt and embrace Scrum practices.
  • Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest agile trends and best practices.

Benefits & conditions

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $133,000 - $199,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

About the company

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Continue your career journey where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

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