NAPA Auto Parts · 1 week ago
Agile Coach
Birmingham, AL, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNAPA Auto Parts is seeking an Agile Coach to guide their software development teams in adopting Agile/Scrum best practices. The role involves fostering an environment of transparency and continuous improvement, helping teams achieve their KPIs and optimize software delivery.
AutomotiveMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingRetailWholesale
No H1B
Responsibilities
Plans and manages the development and implementation process of Motion’s products and services using the Agile project methodology for projects of larger scope whose outcome may impact the larger organization as a whole
Focuses the Agile team on delivering planned value
Guides the team in establishing normalized estimates and helps the team understand how to estimate features and capabilities
Facilitates team meetings, including the daily stand-up, iteration planning, iteration review, iteration retrospective, and other Agile ceremonies
Develops a good understanding of the Agile methodology and principles and follows the defined processes and practices
Works with the Process Owners in their efforts to manage the backlog and guide the team while facilitating a healthy team dynamic concerning priorities, sustainability, and scope
Coordinates addressing external and internal requests to the development team
Adapts existing scrum policies with independent judgement with the goal of ensuring quality and timeliness
Guides the team through estimating and forecasting
Develops a deep understanding of the Agile methodology and principles and exercises judgment in following the defined processes and practices
May act as an agile coach or fulfill another specialization
May Facilitate the flow of value through the ART via releases, Agile/SAFe processes, and execution
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination
Strong skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
Excellent communication and coordination skills to work in cross-functional teams
Knowledge of well-documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach
Strong collaboration, facilitation and conflict management skills
Strong relationship-building skills
In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies
Strong presentation skills
Experience leading Agile teams, in particular other scrum masters (i.e. scrum of scrums)
Extensive knowledge of Agile methodology
Experience communicating technical information to a non-technical audience
Expert written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge on Agile Release Trains (ART)
You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship
Preferred
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) preferred
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation
Sick
Holiday pay
Company
NAPA Auto Parts
Napa Auto Parts specializes in the sale of auto parts and related products.
Founded in 1926Quebec, Quebec, CAN
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dean Moore
Director, CEO Dean's Auto Parts
Jamie Walton
Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer
Recent News
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