Gallagher · 1 day ago
Agile Center of Excellence Coach
Rolling Meadows, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$129K/yr - $252K/yr
5+ years expGallagher is a global community dedicated to empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. The Agile Center of Excellence Coach will guide teams in the adoption of agile practices, mentor squads to enhance their agile maturity, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceManagement ConsultingRisk Management
Responsibilities
Coach and mentor approximately 10 squads, using economies of scale, ensuring effective implementation of agile practices
Collaborate with squads to foster a deep understanding of agile principles and techniques, tailoring coaching strategies to meet squad needs
Provide feedback on facilitation of agile ceremonies such as retrospectives, stand-ups, and planning sessions, ensuring they are productive and focused on continuous improvement
Identify and address impediments to squad progress, working closely with squads and Scrum Masters to develop solutions and improve workflows
Support squads and collectives in defining clear and achievable goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and transparency, empowering teams to self-organize and take ownership of their work
Provide training sessions and workshops to enhance agile competencies across team members
Collaborate with the Agile Center of Excellence Lead and other Agile champions to ensure consistency in agile practices and contribute to the overall agile strategy of the organization
Qualification
Required
BA or BS Degree in a relevant field
5+ years of experience in agile environments, with a focus on coaching and mentoring teams
Proven track record of successfully coaching multiple teams in adopting agile practices
Certification in agile methodologies (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, ICAgile Coach, etc.) is required
Deep understanding of agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and other frameworks, with the ability to apply them effectively at scale
Strong coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards continuous improvement
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence team members and stakeholders
Problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address challenges in team dynamics and workflows
Ability to measure and track team performance using agile metrics and drive improvements based on data
Preferred
Advanced certification (e.g. SAFe Program Consultant) is preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
Company
Gallagher
Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.7B2024-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $8.5B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
1984-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Alec Herring
Area Senior Vice President
Mark Gresser
Executive Vice President
Recent News
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