RQ08046 - Project Methodology Specialist - Agile -Senior

The AgileCoach role will be embedded within the servicetransformation team to support the transition from traditionalproject management to an Agile productoriented mindset.

The coachwill work closely with all team members including the PortfolioManager Product Managers (Senior Business Consultants) BusinessAnalysts and project support roles to foster an Agile cultureimplement best practices and ensure successful adoption of Agilemethodologies across product teams.

RoleDescription :

The Agile Coachwill serve as a guide and mentor helping the team embrace Agileprinciples particularly in the development and delivery ofhighquality products and services for the Vital Events portfolio.

The coach will focus on improving team collaboration efficiency andresponsiveness to change helping transition the team from aprojectbased mindset to a productoriented iterative developmentapproach.

The coach will work with both leadership and team membersto help implement Agile frameworks (e.g. Scrum or Kanban) establishclear processes for backlog management user story creation sprintplanning and retrospectives.

Additionally the coach will focus oninstilling a culture of continuous improvement and alignment withusercentric product development.

Responsibilities :

• Providesubject matter expertise and guidance on Agile projectmethods.
• Preparestraining materials training sessions on project deliverymethodology in accordance toguidelines.
• Acquirescustomizes documents integrates communicates and implementscomprehensive IT standards andguidelines.

GeneralSkills :

• Knowledgeand experience with Information and Information Technology(I&IT) methods and techniques associated with thedevelopment and implementation of enterprise architectureframeworks
• Communicationfacilitation negotiation consensus building and problemsolvingskills.
• Demonstratedcommitment and proven ability to do effective stakeholdermanagement Knowledgeable and experience in Agile methodology andability to educateothers
• Experiencemanaging the relationships between the methodology team and productowner and maintaining a safe working environment for the team byhelping with conflictresolution
• Experienceleading the methodology and development teams in selforganizationand identifying and filling in blanks in theframework
• Experiencementoring and coaching the teams on removingimpediments
• Experiencesupporting the product owner and providing education whereneeded
• Ateam player with a track record for meetingdeadlines

DesirableSkills :

ProjectMethodology certification as Agile Coach or ScrumMaster

Requirements

Experienceand Skill SetRequirements :

MustHaves :

• Knowledgeand experience with Agile Information and Information Technology(I&IT) methods and techniques associated with thedevelopment and implementation of enterprise architectureframeworks
• Knowledgeableand experience in educating others in Agilemethodology
• ProjectMethodology certifications such as Agile Coach Scrum Master LeanSix Sigma Black / Green / Yellow Beltetc.
• Strongcommunication skills and professional background from OPS / Regulatedenvironment.

Skill SetRequirements :

Knowledgeand experience with Agile Information and Information Technology(I&IT) methods and techniques in particular in largeorganizations :

• Knowledgeand experience with Agile Information and Information Technology(I&IT) methods and techniques associated with thedevelopment and implementation of enterprise architectureframeworks
• Demonstratedcommitment and proven ability to do effective stakeholdermanagement
• Experienceleading the Agile methodology and development teams inselforganization and identifying and filling in blanks in theframework

Knowledgeable and experiencein educating others in Agilemethodology :

• Experiencementoring and coaching the teams on removingimpediments
• Experiencecapturing feedback and documenting sprint reviews to administerproject goals and improve teamperformance
• Knowledgeableand experience in Agile methodology and ability to educateothers
• Experiencewith organizational change to an Agile software developmentmethodology

Communicationfacilitation negotiation consensus building and problemsolvingskills :

• Communicationfacilitation negotiation consensus building and problemsolvingskills
• Experiencefacilitating the relationships between the Agile team and productowner and maintaining a safe working environment for the team byhelping with conflictresolution

Experience and Skill Set Requirements : Must Haves : Knowledge andexperience with Agile Information and Information Technology(I&IT) methods and techniques associated with the developmentand implementation of enterprise architecture frameworksKnowledgeable and experience in educating others in Agilemethodology Project Methodology certifications such as Agile Coach,Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma Black / Green / Yellow Belt, etc.

Strongcommunication skills and professional background from OPS / Regulatedenvironment. Skill Set Requirements : Knowledge and experience withAgile Information and Information Technology (I&IT) methods andtechniques, in particular in large organizations : Knowledge andexperience with Agile Information and Information Technology(I&IT) methods and techniques associated with the developmentand implementation of enterprise architecture frameworksDemonstrated commitment and proven ability to do effectivestakeholder management Experience leading the Agile methodology anddevelopment teams in self-organization and identifying and fillingin blanks in the framework Knowledgeable and experience ineducating others in Agile methodology : Experience mentoring andcoaching the teams on removing impediments Experience capturingfeedback and documenting sprint reviews to administer project goalsand improve team performance Knowledgeable and experience in Agilemethodology and ability to educate others Experience withorganizational change to an Agile software development methodologyCommunication, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, andproblem-solving skills : Communication, facilitation, negotiation,consensus building, and problem-solving skills Experiencefacilitating the relationships between the Agile team and productowner and maintaining a safe working environment for the team byhelping with conflict resolution