| Agile Coach :: Local to NY or NJ :: USC & GC Only at New York City, New York, USA |
| Email: avinash@zealhire.com |
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https://jobs.nvoids.com/job_details.jsp?id=2306392&uid= From: Avinash Kumar, ZealHire Inc avinash@zealhire.com Reply to: avinash@zealhire.com Title: Agile Coach Location: New York city, NY Duration: 6+ Months Note: GC and USC LinkedIn with profile picture| Need Local Job Description: Key Responsibilities Agile Transformation Coaching: Support and provide coaching to large-scale Agile Product transformation initiatives, aligning with the organizations strategic objectives and delivering measurable outcomes. Collaborate with CoE leadership to create and execute a tailored Agile transformation coaching roadmap. Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other stakeholders on Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to foster Agile maturity. Partner with product teams to adopt Agile and product-focused practices, enhancing delivery and business value. Act as a trusted advisor to teams and mid-level leadership, reinforcing Agile principles and practices. training and Facilitation: Design and deliver interactive workshops, training sessions, and hands-on labs to upskill teams and leaders on Agile principles, tools, and practices. Educate teams on technical best practices, including DevOps, XP engineering practices (TDD, CI/CD, pairing), and Lean principles. Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of learning and adaptation by embedding effective retrospectives and metrics-driven decision-making. Analyze team performance data to identify areas for improvement and recommend & implement actionable strategies. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify challenges in Agile adoption and provide tailored coaching support. Facilitate alignment and collaboration among teams and stakeholders to ensure a smooth Agile transformation journey. Best Practices Implementation and Tools: Standardize Agile practices, ceremonies, and workflows across teams. Leverage Jira, Confluence, Align and other Atlassian tools to enhance Agile process optimization, workflow streamlining and optimize reporting. Standardize and monitor metrics for team health, velocity, and overall transformation progress. Qualifications Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of software development experience. At least 8 years in Agile coaching roles. Proven experience coaching for Agile product transformations in large, complex environments. Certifications: Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent credentials. Technical Proficiency: Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS. Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex organizational structures. Deep understanding of technical practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams. Agile Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications. Preferred Experience: Experience transitioning teams or organizations from traditional methodologies to Agile frameworks. Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric practices. Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles. Proven track record of fostering continuous learning and improvement within teams ________________________________________ Preferred Skills Expertise in metrics-driven coaching, leveraging Agile metrics to inform decisions and drive improvements. Experience with organizational behavior and change management principles. Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric ways of working. Passion for mentoring teams on technical excellence, such as test-driven development (TDD) and paired programming. Strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development. As an Agile Coach Consultant, you will play a critical role in supporting MTA-ITs Agile transformation journey, focusing on coaching teams and fostering collaboration. This is an opportunity to guide teams in adopting Agile practices, driving improved outcomes, and contributing to a transformative cultural shift within the organization. This position emphasizes coaching and collaboration without direct managerial responsibilities, aligning with the broader organizational strategy set by Center of Excellence for Agile maturity. Technical Proficiency: o Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS. o Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex organizational structures. o Deep understanding of technical practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams. Agile Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications. Preferred Experience: o Experience transitioning teams or organizations from traditional methodologies to Agile frameworks. o Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric practices. o Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles. o Proven track record of fostering continuous learning and improvement within teams Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams. Agile Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications. Preferred Experience: o Experience transitioning teams or organizations from traditional methodologies to Agile frameworks. o Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric practices. o Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles. o Proven track record of fostering continuous learning and improvement within teams Keywords: continuous integration continuous deployment information technology green card New York Agile Coach :: Local to NY or NJ :: USC & GC Only avinash@zealhire.com https://jobs.nvoids.com/job_details.jsp?id=2306392&uid= |
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