Sr. Agile Coach
| Company | Meijer |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Kanban Management Professional (KMP), or similar certifications.
- 10+ years of experience in IT delivery working within Agile teams in various methodologies
- 5+ years of experience coaching Agile transformations at scale in large organizations (20+ teams).
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to teams and individuals in adopting and improving their use of Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Facilitate work within groups and between teams to ensure smooth collaboration and effective communication.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging empirical data and metrics to enhance team performance and project outcomes.
- Assist in project management or coordination activities to ensure alignment with organizational goals and governance models.
- Manage and influence teams and stakeholders without direct reporting structures, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate teams on Agile practices and methodologies.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that Agile practices are aligned with business objectives.
- Partner with team Scrum Masters and Kanban Coaches leveraging governance model.
Preferred Qualifications
- Agile Team Facilitator (ICP-ATF)
- Agile Coach (ICP-ACC)
- Preferred Agile Certifications:
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified Kanban
- Experience in creating and delivering Agile training content, workshop materials, and job aids at the Program and Portfolio levels.
- Experience in Agile and Scaling Agile transformations with proven history successfully maturing Program and Portfolio teams to independence.
- Solid knowledge and experience in applying Lean Thinking, Systems Thinking and Change Management principles and practices.
- Experience in Service Now