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System One · 18 hours ago

Product Agile Coach

Pensacola, FL

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$85/hr - $85/hr

8+ years exp

System One is a leader in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America, and they are seeking a Senior Product Agile Coach. The role involves coaching and training peers in Agile methodologies, overseeing multiple Agile development teams, and ensuring the effective implementation of Agile practices across the organization.

Staffing Agency

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Experience with conducting and facilitating SAFe-certified training is desirable

Experience with Product Management transformations

8+ years of experience and knowledge with agile techniques, processes, and tools that enable the rapid definition, design, build, test, and integration of the product or solution

5+ years of experience leading Agile initiatives with a proven background in Lean Portfolio Management, software development lifecycle, and driving organization through transformational changes

5+ years of experience leading Agile training sessions, workshops, ways of working, planning sessions, and creating required documentation and material

Extensive expertise with agile frameworks like Scaled Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps

Oversee the coaching and planning of multiple high-performing Agile development teams and large-scale programs across the organization

Teach, lead, and mentor cross-functional business groups to build, sustain, and strengthen Agile values, SAFe, and Scrum concepts and practices, providing them the necessary tools and guidance to successfully implement across high-impact programs throughout the enterprise

Experience coaching, training, and building software development teams practicing Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, and SAFe

Strong emotional intelligence and organizational awareness with the ability to challenge organizational norms and influence decisions without formal authority

Provides hands-on coaching to the Agile teams in all aspects, including attending ceremonies/events and providing recommendations and feedback to the team throughout the life cycle

Cultivate an Agile mindset by demonstrating and teaching values of the Agile Manifesto, as well as the technical skills that form part of the underlying principles and methods

Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how each area in Information Services, i.e., Architecture, design, development, test, deployment, and operations, collectively integrates to contribute towards achieving business objectives

Prior experience working with senior executives and proven ability to effectively communicate and influence senior executives in decisions critical to the adoption and implementation of Agile practice

Ensure Agile project metrics are being tracked and monitored for indications of potential problem areas, and assist teams in identifying and implementing solutions to address the problem

Keep abreast of industry trends for Agile and best practices for enhancing product execution

Identify and coach Agile evangelists across the organization who can act as informal mentors/peers and continue increasing the maturity across the organization

Excellent interpersonal communication and facilitation skills

Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, coaching, consultation, and collaboration

Experience with large-scale software delivery and/or Agile transformation at scale in a large enterprise

Qualification

SAFe SPC CertificationAzure DevOpsAgile CoachingLean Portfolio ManagementScaled Agile FrameworkScrumKanbanDevOpsEmotional IntelligenceInterpersonal CommunicationActive ListeningCollaboration

Required

SAFe SPC -Agile Coaching certification

Azure DevOps experience

Experience with conducting and facilitating SAFe-certified training