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Shuvel Digital Agile Coach-11245-Hybrid in Vienna, Virginia
Requirements/Job Description:
5+ years experience leading Agile initiatives with a proven background in Lean Portfolio Management, software development lifecycle and driving organization through transformational changes
5+ years experience leading Agile training sessions, workshops, ways of working, planning sessions and creating required documentation and material
8+ years experience and knowledge with agile techniques, processes, tools that enable the rapid definition, design, build, test and integration of the product or solution
SAFe SPC highly desirable
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 and building software development teams practicing Scrum, Kanban, DevOps and SAFe
Strong emotional intelligence and organizational awareness with ability to challenge organizational norms and influence decisions without formal authority
Provides hand-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 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
Extensive experience with one or more agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally etc., preferably Azure DevOps and agile frameworks like Scaled Agile, Scrum, Kanban and DevOps
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how each area in Information Services i.e. Architecture, design, development, test, deployment and operations collectively integrate 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 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 identify and implementing solutions to address the problems
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 large enterprise
Experience with conducting and facilitating SAFe certified training desirable