Agile Coach

Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC
Wilmington, DE, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$124,800.0 - $135,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Scrum Methodology Extreme Programming

Job description

  • Operates as an influencer and builds trusted partnership across Area Products comprised of multiple teams
  • Provides coaching to both Business and Technology Leaders and stakeholders above the team level to ensure alignment and buy-in
  • Leverages data and analytics to develop thoughtful insights, identify root causes, and recommend and implement necessary improvements at multiple levels
  • Collaborates with other Agile Coaches and Leaders to drive complex scalable solutions across multiple Products.
  • Lead and coach teams to adopt and implement agile methodologies, and promote open communication and engagement among team members ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals
  • Use advanced communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage and influence stakeholders while communicating organizational impediments to leadership
  • Develop and implement short to mid-term operational and transformation plans, prioritize tasks and manage resources to achieve product goals in a timely and efficient manner through the utilization of metrics and evidence-based decisions
  • Identify trends and generate original ideas to contribute to the development of new policies and best practices within the discipline

Requirements

Do you have experience in Transitioning development teams to Agile?, * Lean/Agile Coaching experience

  • Must have experience coaching across teams, not just a single team
  • Experience coaching above team level
  • Drive Agile practices to produce business outcomes
  • How do they deal with stakeholders
  • Finance background not required
  • Any certifications a plus (Lean Certs, Agile Certs)
  • As an Agility Lead in CCB Operations, you will play a significant role as a champion for the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile practices within our teams. Leveraging your deep knowledge of product development methodologies and Agile principles, use your expert guidance, mentorship, and support to teams to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. As a recognized subject matter expert, put your knowledge to use to work on complex issues, exercise considerable judgment, and make impactful decisions that shape the operational and business direction of your sub-function. Your leadership, communication, and coaching skills will be instrumental in empowering teams to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently and effectively, while continuously adapting to changing requirements and priorities., * Demonstrated experience coaching beyond the team level in driving process improvement, efficiency, and Lean/Agile thinking
  • Operates with high emotional intelligence in how to drive change and improvement while operating in complex organizational situations
  • Contributes to the development of new Lean/Agile Solutions and helps make improvements to existing patterns, practice and ways of working
  • 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in a relevant domain, with a focus on coaching teams and individuals on agile methodologies and project management
  • Possess advanced knowledge of multiple product development lifecycle stages, methodologies, and best practices, enabling effective guidance and support for teams
  • Display advanced knowledge of agile delivery and multiple agile approaches, including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), and scaling frameworks, monitoring agility metrics; with the ability to guide teams through complex projects, emphasizing iterative progress and adaptability
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels within the organization, effectively guiding group discussions and decision-making processes within the domain context
  • Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Formal training on Agile coaching, such as recognized coaching certifications

Benefits & conditions

$60 - $65 an hour - Full-time, Contract

About the company

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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