Genesis10 is seeking an Agile Coach for our client in the Mortgage industry. This is a Part-time (20-30 Hours weekly) 6 month+ Contract position is located in Irving, TX and can be worked remotely.
Note: This is NOT a Scrum Master position
No Third parties please
W2 Hourly Pay rate range: $70-80/hr
Description:
The role of Agile coach is crucial to establish Agile methodology and practices across the organization by championing its values and mindset. Agile coach responsibilities include:
- Coaching and mentoring teams on Agile methodologies and best practices
- Participating in Agile ceremonies and promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- Identifying and addressing challenges in the Agile adoption process
- Collaborating with stakeholders to create a supportive and collaborative environment
- Monitoring team progress and recommending adjustments to Agile practices
As our Agile coach, you'll be essential in guiding teams and individuals in implementing Agile methods, fostering collaboration, and prioritizing continuous improvement. You understand the impact you'll create on the bottom line, playing one of the most vital roles in the Company's ability to deliver high-quality results.
Responsibilities:
Participating and, at times, leading Scrum practices, such as stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
- Coaching and mentoring team members on Agile principles, values, and practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and better organization
- Collaborating with product owners, senior management, and stakeholders to prioritize and manage backlog, ensuring that the team's goals and customer's needs align
- Assisting teams in breaking down complex tasks into smaller, manageable user stories and supporting them in estimating the effort needed and planning iterations
- Identifying and addressing impediments that delay team progress and working with the team to find creative solutions and improve their overall performance through Agile training
- Monitoring and tracking team metrics and progress, providing feedback and insights to help teams optimize processes and deliver value on time
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, or a relevant degree is beneficial
- 8 years of experience in an Agile coach role, team coaching position with an Agile mindset, or software development experience
- Strong experience and a deep understanding of various Agile methodologies such as [Scrum, Kanban, Lean]
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks like [SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum)] is beneficial
- Demonstrated experience in the Agile process, including coaching and mentoring teams and individuals in Agile practices and roles such as Scrum Master, Agile project manager, or Agile team lead
- Proficiency and competencies in using and implementing Agile tools and processes to support team collaboration, such as [Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps] are advantageous
- Experience in guiding and supporting organizations through agile transformations, familiarity with the changing management principles, frameworks, and strategies to facilitate a smooth transition
- Hands-on experience introducing the Agile approach to product management into new environments and development teams.
Desired Skills:
- Possession of relevant certifications such as [Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-Client), or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)] is preferred
W2 Status:
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year—in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
- Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
- Remote opportunities available
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
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