NTT DATA North America ยท 19 hours ago
Agile Coach
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$53.33/hr - $53.33/hr
5+ years expNTT DATA is a global innovator of business and technology services, and they are seeking an Agile Coach to join their team. The role involves leading Agile transformations, coaching teams and leaders in Agile practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
ConsultingDigital MarketingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyIT Management
Responsibilities
Provides knowledge and expertise around Lean Agile processes while coaching key roles in the organization to be self-sufficient in day-to-day operations
Leads large scale Agile transformations and complex Agile delivery
Partners with key stakeholders and senior leadership in constructing the foundation necessary for transforming from a waterfall (or no) framework to a Lean Agile framework
Partners with Release Train Engineers to prepare and launch new ARTs
Teaches, mentors, and coaches leaders and their teams in Agile practices while building a culture where Agile teams can thrive
Trains leaders and teams at all levels of the organization on Agile strategy and help them understand and articulate the benefits of Lean-Agile delivery
Creates and drives a work environment with focus on continuous improvement, broad collaboration and alignment across program, portfolio, ART, technical, and business teams and their stakeholders
Skillfully facilitates group dynamics and communications, regardless of the audience, and ensure that every voice is heard and heeded
Incorporates enterprise standards and experience to advance organization's Lean Portfolio Management practices
Actively coach, mentor, and influence cyber teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and business partners in Lean-Agile principles, Lean Portfolio Management best practices, feature prioritization, and backlog refinement, fostering a culture of accountability, adaptability, and collaboration
Drives the ongoing evolution and adoption of SAFe practices within EIP
Creates tools and leads training sessions to demonstrate how leaders and associates will apply Agile frameworks in their day-to-day work
Guides three new ARTs through the transition and drives continued adherence to optimal Agile work practices
May provide on-going iteration management for high profile initiatives to provide real-time coaching as well as to gather and share Agile best practices across the enterprise
Begins to influence department's transformation strategy
Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding approach for transformation components, and work is performed without direction
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years serving as an Agile Coach in a fast-paced technology-based environment
10 years working with Agile frameworks in high-demand environments, including experience in hybrid models (Scrum, Kanban, project/program management)
Validated advanced Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), IC Agile Coaching (ICP-Client), SAFe Practice Consultant)
Deep knowledge of Agile principles and the ability to transfer that knowledge to new and evolving environments
Deep knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Portfolio Management, and Product Development Flow principles in their enterprise context
Experience in coaching and demonstrating facilitation of core agile practices including, but not limited to: Kanban, value stream mapping, feature and story backlog prioritization and grooming, PI Planning, Iteration/Sprint planning, Metrics (at all levels), Agile ceremonies (at all levels), and Lean Portfolio Management
Significant experience and proficiency in Jira Align with demonstrated experience training organizations' users at all levels (Portfolio / Leadership down to team members)
Strong proficiency in Agile lifecycle management tools; preference for Azure DevOps (ADO)
Experience with portfolio wide software delivery and/or Agile transformation at scale in cyber or technically complex organizations
Agile Coach & Mentor: Possesses strong leadership skills with a passion for teaching and mentoring others and has experience in coaching Agile
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience working with cyber security teams
Experience coaching both development and non-development Scrum/Kanban teams
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Life, and AD&D insurance
Short-and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program with company match
Additional voluntary or legally required benefits
Company
NTT DATA North America
NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services.
10001+ employees
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