Agile Solution Owner at Slalom, LLC in Detroit, Michigan

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With



Our Delivery Leadership teams help organizations of all kinds redefine what's possible, give shape to the future-and get there.We focus on high-impact projects, meeting our clients where they are to uncover business needs and deliver results.Our teams go beyond the expected to help clients move confidently through ambiguity and risk and drive more transformative outcomes. Our Michigan team is growing fast and as we continue to grow the scale of solutions we bring to our clients; we are looking for tech-savvy Solution Owners Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our Detroit or Grand Rapids Delivery Leadership team. We are doers, learners, and try-something-newers - redefining what's possible with our clients every day.


This role requires you to live in/near Detroit or Grand Rapids with the ability to get to our office & the client site within a reasonable drive; no relocation assistance is provided.



Who You Are


You enjoy working independently and leading premier software delivery solutions! At Slalom, we want you to bring your passion, your drive and your knowledge to deliver world-class technology solutions. Our Solution Owners are more than just traditional Project Managers, they actively seek the best solutions and work alongside the very best delivery teams. The primary responsibilities of this role include working with clients to understand their business and technical requirements, building and handling the product backlog, and successfully leading agile projects through their respective life-cycles.



What You'll Do

• Lead client meetings and provide project governance to ensure successful delivery


• Define and work within an agile delivery framework (e.g. establish team cadence, run Scrum ceremonies, facilitate backlog refinement sessions, etc.)


• Lead the agile software delivery team, manage issues and mitigate risks during the project


• Be the functional subject matter expert for the solution and act as the liaison between Product Ownership and the Development and Implementation team


• Work with the Product Owner to define the product by identifying requirements and thinking critically about what will make it successful; write user stories that effectively communicate the Product Owner's requirements and that are easily consumed by software development teams


• Contribute to business development opportunities, including writing SOWs and presenting solutions to perspective clients


• Work with the engineering team, particularly the Solution Architect, to define and validate the technical approach, strategy and deliverables for the project


• Prepare and deliver client presentations and work products/prototypes


• Perform technical analysis to determine present and future business performance


• Maintain client relationships and keep the client and stakeholders engaged in the project (ie: status reporting, issues management, and risk management)

What You'll Bring

• Intermediate experience managing software projects in an agile consulting environment


• Prior management consulting experience in a project-based, client-facing environment


• Experience in all phases of product, software, and testing lifecycles


• Able to serve as a liaison between both business and technical teams to drive effective and timely solutions that fulfill both strategic and operational needs


• Skilled at defining and documenting business and functional requirements for ongoing system enhancement initiatives in iterative software development environments


• Strong investigative, analytical and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team


• Strong knowledge in software delivery: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP and Lean


• Able to proactively identify risks, and drive action to mitigate and resolve issues


• Experience leading all Agile ceremonies including: sprint planning, review, demo, and stand-up sessions


• Ability to identify potential people-side risks, anticipated points of resistance, and develop specific plans to mitigate or address concerns


• Adaptable self-starter who is skilled at building structure in ambiguous environments

About Us



Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers-and their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We're honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com.



Compensation and Benefits



Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.


Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.



EEO and Accommodations



Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.


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