Agile Transformation Coach

Everforth Apex
United States
27 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology JIRA Microsoft Azure Capability Maturity Model DevOps Scrum Methodology Information Technology Extreme Programming

Job description

  • Teach, lead, and mentor cross-functional groups to build and sustain Agile values, SAFe, and scrum concepts.
  • Identify and coach Agile evangelists to increase Agile maturity across the organization.
  • Coach teams in scrum tasks such as sprint planning, user story mapping, estimations, daily stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure Agile project metrics are tracked and monitored to identify and address potential problem areas.
  • Provide structured and ad-hoc training in Agile principles and practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop Agile coaching and training materials.
  • Prepare communication artifacts related to Agile practice, progress, and plans.
  • Develop and deliver presentations to various levels of stakeholders and facilitate working sessions.
  • Provide strategic thought leadership to overcome impediments to accelerated delivery.
  • Foster communication and collaboration between teams to align program goals.

Requirements

Experience: 10+ years of experience. This includes significant experience working as a Senior Agile Coach in an Agile environment (e.g., Scrum, SAFe, DevOps), successfully coaching and transitioning teams, programs, and portfolios. Experience in successful Agile transformation at scale in large enterprise organizations is required, as is experience working with senior executives. Significant experience with different Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, XP, SAFe), coaching and developing people, and working with JIRA or Microsoft Azure Boards is also necessary.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required.

Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employer sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

  • SAFe Program Consultant certification.
  • A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

About the company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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