Agile Coach
Company: Kforce
Location: Louisville
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Kforce has a client in Louisville, KY that is seeking an Agile
Coach.Responsibilities:
Teaches, facilitates, collaborates and mentors teams on all things
Agile, helping to bring best practices into the organization
Coordinates and coaches teams within the framework of agile
methodology, specific to Scrum, Lean and Kanban
Provides knowledge and expertise around Lean Agile processes while
coaching key roles in the organization to be self-sufficient in day
to day operations and practices and also coaches for
enterprise-wide transformations
Agile Duties:
Leads large scale Agile transformations and complex Agile
delivery
Partners with key stakeholders and senior leadership in
constructing the foundation necessary for transforming from a
waterfall or partial scrum framework to a Lean Agile framework
Partners closely with roles such as Portfolio Leads, Product
Management, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers and Scrum
Masters to establish lean agile routines and practices that include
but are not limited to: Kanban management, Scaled Agile Value
Stream Mapping, Train Program Increment planning and execution as
well as insight into Continuous Integration/Continuous Development,
DevOps and automation
Relationship and People Management Duties:
Helps the team work together efficiently to achieve a common
goal
Demonstrate appreciation of the depths of agile practices and
principles and helps the teams appreciate them
Teaches, mentors and coaches teams in Agile practices while
building a culture where Agile teams can thrive
Trains leaders and teams at all levels of the organization to set
Agile strategy, and help them understand and articulate the
benefits of working Agile
Creates and drives a work environment with focus on continuous
improvement, broad collaboration and alignment between teams and
stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology or a related
field
5 years of experience acting as an Agile Coach in a fast-paced
technology based environment
Experience with Agile; Deep knowledge of Agile principles and the
ability to transfer that knowledge to new and evolving
environments
Working knowledge of product lifecycle processes and
deliverables
Deep knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework, Lean, and Product
Development Flow principles in their enterprise context
Experience with large scale software delivery and/or Agile
transformation at scale in large enterprise organizations
Shows proficiency in relevant programming languages
Excellent communication skills with the ability to empathize and
relate with those new to the Agile methodology
Working knowledge of Application Lifecycle and Agile Management
tools
Preffered:
SAFe SPC or equivalent industry Agile Coach certifications
Scrum Master certified (CSM)
Agile Coach & Mentor: Possesses strong leadership skills with a
passion for teaching and mentoring others and has experience in
coaching Agile
Experience in coaching and training within the agile framework
(portfolio, program, and team)
Believes in and thrives in a culture of collaboration, transparency
and trust across team
Experience in facilitation, training and public speaking
Experience in coaching and demonstrating facilitation of core agile
practices including but not limited to: Kanban, Value stream
mapping, Feature and story backlog prioritization and grooming,
Release planning (Program Increment), Iteration/Sprint planning,
Metrics (at all levels), Story distribution practices including
estimation, Agile ceremonies (Scaled agile at all levels)
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably
in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may
ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based
on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications,
experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union
contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the
future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision
insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance
to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off.
Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required
by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are
eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested
and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation
remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may
be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or
commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected
veteran status, or disability status.
*Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:80.00Maximum
Compensation:*95.00
Keywords: Kforce, Louisville , Agile Coach, IT / Software / Systems , Louisville, Kentucky
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