A Kforce client in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Agile Coach to join their team remotely.
Summary:
In this role, the Agile Coach will train Agile best practices through the Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles
Coach Agile teams in release & sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog management
Ensure teams understand proper backlog management and guide teams in determining suitable commitments for product backlog items and sprints
Assist the teams in tracking and communicating team progress and metrics
Support a positive and easy communication channel (team, product owner, stakeholders)
Address team dynamics, assist the team in resolving conflict and resource constraints
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and innovation
Supports a single domain
Essential Functions:
Coach and train agile best practices through the Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles (20%)
Coach teams on release and sprint planning, retrospectives and inter-team dependency meetings (20%)
Coach and train value in Agile ceremonies, prioritization of technical debt against new feature innovation and software delivery (15%)
Assist the team in tracking and communicating team progress and metrics (15%)
Coach and Train CA Agile Central (Rally) as a tool to assist team efficiency (15%)
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and innovation (10%)
Address team dynamics and coach conflict resolution (5%)
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) for 1 year
5+ years of related work experience
Hands on experience with Agile Delivery
Able to lead multiple Scrum Teams
Strong knowledge of various well-documented Agile patterns and techniques (e.g. multiple Burndown technologies, various Retrospective formats, Release planning, Capacity planning, handling bugs, etc.)
Solid knowledge and experience in various Project Management and Product Development concepts, methodologies and processes
Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Understanding of and SDLC disciplines
Understanding of the concepts, theories and processes of the Project Management Methodology
Broad knowledge of IT functions
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of labor, cost management and project tracking and management tools such as MS Project
Ability to lead and facilitate project team status meetings to obtain schedule, issues, risk , and dependency updates
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong PC skills specifically utilizing the MS Office Suite products (e.g., MS Word, MS Excels, etc.)
Expert in MS Project 2010
Expert in MS Excel
Experience with CA Agile Central Rally tool is preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.