| Agile Coach at Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
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| From: Kuldeep Sharma, VizonInc [email protected] Reply to: [email protected] Job Description - Work Location: Pratt Street Office Downtown Baltimore, MD Job Title: Information Technology Applications - Agile Coach V Job Description: Notes from the HM: This req will be shortlisted on 9/24 . This resource will need to work hybrid as an onsite presence is required. Please specify your candidates current location on site preference underneath the name on their resume. This resource will need to use their own device to connect via citrix. Notes:- Previous Agile Transformation experience- Certifications are not required, but highly preferred as mostly any Agile Coach would have the certs along with their experience- Financial/Asset Management experience is required Job summary below was written by the HM:Agile Transformation Leader About this job we offer a platform where your growth, contribution, and learning drive meaningful impact. As a premier global asset manager, we deliver investment management excellence and reliable retirement services today and in the future. We invite you to explore this opportunity to advance your career with us. Role SummaryThe Agile Transformation Leader will be instrumental in advancing our Agile transformation, supporting development and execution of a firmwide strategy that aims to improve organizational agility and optimize our service delivery approach. Serving as a subject matter expert, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to mature Agile disciplines, drive adoption across domains, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This initiative is a key strategic priority for the firm and critical for us to achieve greater efficiency, innovation, and adaptability across global operations. Responsibilities Baseline Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of current processes, culture, and practices at the domain level to identify Agile transformation opportunities. Agile Transformation Design: Develop and implement a tailored transformation strategy that improves organizational agility, practices, and standards across business and technology teams. Agile Product Taxonomy Development: Lead the development and implementation of product hierarchies across priority domains to strengthen product ownership, drive business-IT alignment, and enhance clarity in product categorization and management. Operating Model Development: Develop recommendations to optimize organizational constructs to support Agile practices and ensure effective collaboration. Develop a skills framework for technology leaders to evaluate competencies, supporting repeatable processes for talent planning and staffing product tribes and squads. Career Progression Pathways: Collaborate with HR partners to re-design career pathways, nurturing the development of distinctive technologists, product owners, and talent within Agile teams. Change Management: Partner with change management leaders on organizational change strategies that promote agile values, principles, and practices. Training & Workshops: Design and facilitate educational sessions and workshops to empower teams and individuals. Provide hands-on coaching to squads, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other relevant stakeholders, cultivating Agile skills and mindsets. Responsibilities (Cont.) Agile Metrics and Reporting: Agile Metrics and Reporting: Establish KPIs and metrics to measure adoption success, working with program managers in the Transformation Office to develop routine progress updates for senior management and key stakeholders. Community & Culture: Design and contribute to Agile communities (cohorts, circles, etc.) to support continuous learning and foster a Lean-Agile mindset across domain-based product teams. Foster communities of practice with a culture of experimentation, inspection, and adaption to promote different mindsets and ways of workingQualifications Bachelors degree in business administration, management, computer science, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience, with a proven track record of driving strategy and execution of Agile transformations in large, complex organizations, preferably within the financial services sector. Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or Agile Certified Coach (ACC) are highly desirable. In-depth understanding of agile principles, values, and frameworks (e.g., Lean-Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), with the ability to tailor them to organizational needs. Experience as a Scrum Master or Product Owner, with domain expertise in relevant areas preferred. Strong coaching and facilitation skills, capable of effectively guiding individuals, teams, and stakeholders at all organizational levels. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships with senior executives and stakeholders. Proven experience in developing enterprise-wide strategies, conducting assessments, and providing strategic recommendations for process improvement and organizational change. Keywords: information technology Maryland Agile Coach [email protected] |
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