Agile Coach

Responsible for establishing disciplined, effective agile teams which embrace and exhibit the agile mindset, by instructing the team or teams in agile principles and practices. Effectively leveraging and combining different industry standard scaling concepts to specific business problems in a manner that best supports scaled agile values and principles, as well as Vision and Values.Guiding teams on the first principle of Agile Coaching to deliver working software. Offers credible guidance to begin pipeline and team process, structure work, create value streams, and start / growth of scaling activities. Develops collaborative working relationships with multiple levels of managers, and steering committees with a focus on scaling agile within an organization or line of business. Helps leaders understand associated continuous delivery implications and the structure required to sufficiently support the software. Fosters maturation of agile mindset by asking powerful questions focusing on scaled program planning, scrum-of-scrums, identification of cross-program dependencies, scaled release planning, empirical data for decision models, and ultimate delivery of work efforts. Objectively informs/ assists leaders in a non-biased manner to consider highly complex and long-term implications of transformation to self-governing teams; uses a systems view in facilitating impediment removal at the team / program / value stream level. Provides strategic thought leadership during engagements on approaches to overcome impediments to accelerated delivery; skillfully facilitates conflict resolution with and between teams. Fosters strong spirit of communication and collaboration between teams to align program goals, deliver final products, and ensure leadership transparency to impediments and progress.Required Qualifications: 5+ years of Agile experience 5+ years of experience with Agile tools 5+ years as an active Agile Coach 5+ years of experience on an Agile team (i.e. Product Owner, Scrum Master, etc.)Other Desired Qualifications: Experience implementing scaled Agile transformation in a complex, silo-driven environment Proven experience coaching and guiding teams in understanding scaled agile principles and practices. Ability to effectively partners with leaders, Scrum Teams (Teams), other Agile coaches, and individuals to achieve greater clarity and continuous improvement. Ability to influence and lead without authority, including skill in establishing and maintaining a viable network of peers and influencers to continually grow insights, solution transformation impediments, and cultivate advocates. Skill in motivating and uplifting team members using teaching/ mentoring skills; actively (and effectively) coaches in the moment. Prior experience with team creation and team remediation. Demonstrates to use sound coaching plans to address team and individual needs; embodies effective teaching/ mentoring / coaching skills, demonstrating ability to coach in the moment. Projects affinity towards continuous learning Ensures alignment with all policy and regulatory matters including use of the Wells Fargo agile framework. Experience developing effective, and well-articulated, written and oral communications Understands the technical and business side to optimize credibility with teams and managers. Prior experience introducing scaled Agile in Fortune 100 / financial organization Knowledge of Financial industry regulatory requirements and limitations Agile Coaching certification from recognized industry enterpriseEEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .