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We’re looking for an experienced Agile Coach that will analyze the client’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 teams deliver better products in a faster, more efficient manner. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in agile practices, software development, and organizational leadership, particularly within highly regulated environments. Objectives of this role Work with project teams to analyze current systems and processes and design a strategy for adopting agile best practices. Guide teams in how to stay on track with agile techniques, fine-tuning their approach to ensure that overall strategy is being met. Lead agile workshops for developer and functional teams, as well as for key stakeholders. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, setting goals and milestones and assigning responsibility. Drive cultural change by championing an agile mindset, and ensure the organization is adhering to industry best practices. Responsibilities Facilitate learning and development among employees 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. Champion the use of metrics and other objective measures by teams. Undertake 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. Hold stand-up meetings with cross-functional teams to review project status. Support teams in determining resource allocations to maintain agile practices and ensure smooth project delivery. Support the implementation of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) practices tailored to the needs of the organization. Conduct training sessions and workshops on agile methodologies. Assist in the development and execution of agile transformation strategies specific to the organization. Monitor and report on team performance and project progress, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Required skills and qualifications A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in Agile methodologies and coaching. Experience in using scrum, kanban, and scaled agile framework (SAFe). Experience 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 communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and guide teams in a regulated environment. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. Preferred skills and qualifications Certification as agile coach or scrum master. Experience in coaching at large organizations or Fortune 500 companies. Experience in software development and project management. Educational background in computer science. #J-18808-Ljbffr JPC Partners

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