Agile Coach

Job Details
Posted Date:
November 1, 2024
 
Job ID:
46256
 
Location:
Des Peres , MO
 
Category:
 
Experience:
7 years
 
Remote?:
Remote
Job Description
  • Location: Des Peres, MO
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #46256

Technology Partners is currently seeking a talented Agile Coach. Do you have experience in agile frameworks (Scrum, Lean, XP) combined with strategic coaching at the portfolio level, along with experience in agile transformations and tools such as JIRA and AgilityHealth? Let us help you make your next big career move a reality!

What You Will Be Doing:
We are seeking an Agile Coach to support our portfolio teams in fostering agile maturity, business outcome focus, and customer-centricity across projects. The Agile Coach will lead transformation initiatives, partner with Release Train Engineers and Scrum Masters, and support leadership in strategic business agility.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Agile Coaching and Mentoring:
    • Develop comprehensive coaching plans alongside Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, and other Agile practitioners.
    • Coach and mentor individuals, teams, and leaders at all levels on Agile principles, practices, and mindsets.
    • Facilitate workshops, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
  • Agile Transformation Leadership:
    • Champion and lead Agile transformation initiatives at the portfolio and team levels.
    • Partner with portfolio leadership to develop strategic business agility plans.
    • Advise leaders on team structures optimized for value delivery.
    • Conduct Agile maturity assessments and guide continuous improvement activities.
  • Agile Expertise:
    • Ensure the effective implementation of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
    • Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous learning to improve Agile practices.
    • Leverage data and metrics to measure Agile adoption and impact.
    • Contribute to the development and evolution of Agile Standards across the organization.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience coaching at the portfolio level or higher
  • Strong understanding and expertise in Agile frameworks
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
  • Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Servant leadership mindset

Desired Skills & Experience:

  • Master's degree in IT or a related field
  • Agile coaching certifications (ICAgile, CSM, etc.)
  • Experience with AgilityHealth or similar assessment tools

Pay: $54.60 – $78.00 /hr.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide sponsorship at this time or accept candidates who would require a corp-to-corp agreement.

If this position sounds like you, WE SHOULD TALK!

We realize our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we offer the following benefits:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Long and Short-Term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Direct deposit
  • Referral program

Your better future is ready, and we want to put the right tools in your hands to get you there. Let's go!

Keywords: Agile Coach, Portfolio, Scrum, Lean, Transformation, Servant Leadership, Facilitation, Conflict Resolution, AHA, JIRA, Confluence, AgilityHealth

Looking for more opportunities with Technology Partners? Check out technologypartners.net/jobs!

Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Technology Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws.

All offers of employment at Technology Partners are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and drug screening that meet corresponding laws and regulations at the city, state and federal level.

Pay ranges are influenced by candidate qualifications, experience, and role specifics, with the actual rate determined considering skills, market conditions, and are subject to change by the employer; pay negotiations follow all state and federal legal guidelines.

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