Agile Coach- Malvern, PA

Job Title: Agile Coach
Location: Malvern, PA
Duration: Contract
Rate: DOE

Job Description:


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As an Agile Coach, you will be guiding departments through the
transformation of their work practices at all levels of the organization,
acting as a coach, leader, analyst and expert on practices including Agile,
Human-Centered Design and Lean/Six Sigma.

What we're looking for:
* A passion for modern work practices, with practical experience in
Agile/Lean concepts, techniques and practices
* Relentless positivity and enthusiasm that helps teams 'catch the spark' of
transformation and imagine new possibilities
* A mindset that thrives in ambiguity, can navigate the concrete and the
abstract, and always constructively challenges the status quo
* A gift for compelling storytelling - in the conference room, the hallway,
an email - that resonates with all audiences
* A strong ability to conduct data-driven analysis, develop outcome focused
process designs, and synthesize insight and learnings
* A compulsion to continually build skills, try new approaches, and learn
from every experience
* A personal style that embraces teamwork, cares deeply about the work and
the team, and shares openly and honestly with all
* A deep and abiding belief in purpose and mission, and strong practical
knowledge of our organization and structure
Core responsibilities
o Provides expert-level Agile coaching to multiple new and existing scrum
teams in support of agile standards and best practices to achieve superior
outcomes.
o Provides engaging and effective training and facilitation for teams and
individuals including product owners, scrum masters, and team members.
o Builds and maintains effective relationships. Proactively fosters
communication between internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Influences key decisions across stakeholder groups.
o Proactively identifies, manages, and mitigates risks and any related
engagement issues. Communicates solutions on key issues to management and
stakeholders to obtain their input and buy-in as appropriate.
o Contributes expert insight and practical observations to further the
development of the work practices body of knowledge.
o Supports Agile transformation engagement workstreams. Plans and delivers
engagements, and monitors outcomes. Contributes expertise to major project
deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.
Qualifications:
o A minimum of five years of agile transformation, consulting and coaching
required. Financial Services and domain-specific experience (IT, Marketing,
et al) preferred.
o Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
required. Graduate degree preferred.
Additional information:
Agile Coaches are typically embedded within the client groups they are
supporting through the engagement timeframe.