Agile Coach 8046-0715

Description:

The Agile Coach role will be embedded within the service transformation team to support the transition from traditional project management to an Agile, product-oriented mindset. The coach will work closely with all team members, including the Portfolio Manager, Product Managers (Senior Business Consultants), Business Analysts, and project support roles, to foster an Agile culture, implement best practices, and ensure successful adoption of Agile methodologies across product teams.

Role Description:

The Agile Coach will serve as a guide and mentor, helping the team embrace Agile principles, particularly in the development and delivery of high-quality products and services for the Vital Events portfolio. The coach will focus on improving team collaboration, efficiency, and responsiveness to change, helping transition the team from a project-based mindset to a product-oriented, iterative development approach. The coach will work with both leadership and team members to help implement Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum or Kanban), establish clear processes for backlog management, user story creation, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Additionally, the coach will focus on instilling a culture of continuous improvement and alignment with user-centric product development.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on Agile project methods.
• Prepare training materials and conduct training sessions on project delivery methodology in accordance with guidelines.
• Acquire, customize, document, integrate, communicate, and implement comprehensive IT standards and guidelines.

General Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with Information and Information Technology (I&IT) methods and techniques associated with the development and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Communication, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and proven ability to do effective stakeholder management.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in Agile methodology with the ability to educate others.
• Experience managing relationships between the methodology team and product owner, maintaining a safe working environment by helping with conflict resolution.
• Experience leading the methodology and development teams in self-organization and identifying and filling in gaps in the framework.
• Experience mentoring and coaching teams on removing impediments.
• Experience supporting the product owner and providing education where needed.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

• Project Methodology certification as Agile Coach or Scrum Master.

Skills - Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Knowledge and experience with Agile Information and Information Technology (I&IT) methods and techniques, particularly in large organizations: 50%

• Knowledge and experience with Agile Information and Information Technology (I&IT) methods and techniques associated with the development and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Demonstrated commitment and proven ability to do effective stakeholder management.
• Experience leading Agile methodology and development teams in self-organization and identifying and filling in gaps in the framework.

Knowledgeable and experienced in educating others in Agile methodology: 25%

• Experience mentoring and coaching teams on removing impediments.
• Experience capturing feedback and documenting sprint reviews to administer project goals and improve team performance.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in Agile methodology with the ability to educate others.
• Experience with organizational change to an Agile software development methodology.

Communication, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, and problem-solving skills: 25%

• Communication, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience facilitating relationships between the Agile team and product owner, maintaining a safe working environment by helping with conflict resolution.

Desirable Skills:

• Project Methodology certifications such as Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma Black/Green/Yellow Belt, etc.