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Agile Coach opportunity based in New Orleans!
*This position will require travel to be onsite at multiple client locations, including travel between these locations. 100% travel for project start-up, then between 50%-100% throughout the rest of the project.*
The Agile Coach will mentor and guide our scrum teams in how to figure out the best solutions for their specific projects. This person will analyze our organization's existing infrastructure and implement improvements to help streamline processes and create efficiencies. Ultimately, the agile coach will play a key role in long-term strategy across the business, helping our teams deliver better products in a faster, more efficient manner.
Location: This position will require travel to be onsite at multiple client locations, including travel between these locations. 100% travel for project start-up, then between 50%-100% throughout the rest of the project.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate learning and development among scrum teams through individual and team coaching
- Coach senior managers in agile practices to ensure adoption of best practices from the top down
- Communicate agile principles, scrum practices, and overall operating model across the organization and its vendors
- Champion the use of metrics and other objective measures by teams
- Schedule and run daily follow-ups with individual team members to ensure projects are on track and goals are being met
- Maintain objectivity regarding issues and how to troubleshoot them by applying agile principles
- Support teams in determining resource allocations to maintain agile practices and ensure smooth project delivery
- Schedule and run daily follow-ups with individual team members to ensure projects are on track and goals are being met
- Schedule and run daily stand-ups with individual team members to ensure projects are on track and goals are being met
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology or a related field
- 8+ years of experience as agile coach
- Experience in using scrum
- Track record of implementing agile techniques in different work cultures and environments
- Experience in running agile projects of varying size and complexity
- Strong skills for leading, educating, and coaching
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks to ensure project deadlines are met
- Ability to work in a fast, paced environment
Preferred:
- Certification as agile coach or scrum master
- Previous utility experience preferred
About Equiliem
Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.
Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.
For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.
EEO Employer
Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, 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. Equiliem 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 [email protected] or .