11 Jun
Agile Coach
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TITLE: Agile CoachLOCATION: Providence, RI (Hybrid/2 days work onsite)DURATION: 6 months contract with a probable extensionTYPE: W-2 ONLYJob Description:Our client is fast growing commercial banking institution looking to add an experienced Agile Coach to their existing team. An ideal Coach will be a strong practitioner with skills to educate and help mature Agile teams. The Coach will also work with senior leadership to increase team effectiveness and implement Agile principles. Coach should have an extensive track record of introducing best practices, overcoming challenges and ensuring that the team has all necessary skills to make them successful. They will train and Coach Agile teams on Agile practices, techniques, and semantics ensuring that all team-related ceremonies take place and those who attend understand their purposes while teaching all to keep within the time-boxes.Person will provide support for the development of a sustainable Enterprise Agile Framework, identify and coach internal Agile champions, to remove reliance on external mentors, and ensure Agile metrics are being tracked, monitor them for indications of potential problems, and assist teams to implement solutions to those problems.Required Skills:• Experience executing Agile projects in large, complex environments• Deep knowledge of Agile principles and practices• World-class facilitation and communication skills• Ability to take a pragmatic approach in coaching the teams with the ability to adapt based on the agile `readiness` of the team they are working with.• Strong Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills• Team Oriented Personality & Positive Attitude• Effective End User Communication (written & verbal)• Good analytical skills• Excellent time management skills.• Knowledge of and Experience utilizing Agile within a project• Knowledge of how to plan and estimate an Agile project• Knowledge of Agile Project Controls• Knowledge of and Experience in General Agile Implementation• User Stories and Requirements Gathering• Knowledge of and experience of estimation and prioritization techniques• Experience with Team Kick-Off and training• Knowledge of and Experience with Scrum• Knowledge of and Experience with Kanban• Knowledge and experience with Agile Technical Software Best PracticesBonus Skills:• 10+ years in Project Delivery roles (using Agile and Traditional methods)• 5+ Years Agile Team Coaching Experience• 5+ years delivering Agile projects utilizing a variety of methods including Scrum, XP, and Kanban using collocated and offshore distributed delivery models• Financial Services background• Agile certifications (Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified SAFe Agilist) or equivalent• Proficiency with multiple Agile Lifecycle Management tools (e.g. JIRA, Rally, Version1, Team Foundation Server)• Some background as a developer, tester, business analyst• Experience developing training materials and conducting training• Knowledge of Financial Accounting Processes• Knowledge of and experience with SAPEducation, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials:• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience• Agile certificationsBe a part of the ConsultNet difference. As a leading national provider of IT staffing and solutions, ConsultNet delivers exceptional services to startup, midmarket and Fortune 1000 companies across North America. Since 1996, we've partnered with clients to create rewarding opportunities for our consultants, successfully building teams that have surefire results.In the past two years alone, we have placed more than 1,500 consultants in contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement opportunities. We understand communication is key to finding the right job that matches your skills and career goals. For us, it's not just the work that we do; it's how we do the work. Our breadth of offerings extends to multiple IT positions in major markets throughout the country, see more at - www.consultnet.comVacancy expired!