Akkodis is seeking an Agile Coach for a contract job with a client in Charlotte, NC (hybrid). The Agile Coach guides teams and organizations in adopting and improving Agile practices. They mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams to enhance their understanding of Agile principles and frameworks. The Agile Coach fosters a culture of continuous improvement, promotes collaboration, and helps teams become more self-organized to achieve business goals effectively and sustainably.
Rate Range: $70 hour to $80 hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide servant leadership, embodying and promoting Scrum and Agile values through leading by example.
Guide and coach the Scrum Team and the organization on Agile/Scrum practices while ensuring delivery commitments are met.
Help teams self-organize, bridging intentional gaps in Agile/Scrum frameworks.
Assess and elevate Scrum maturity across teams and the organization at a sustainable and comfortable pace.
Proactively remove impediments or guide the team to resolve them efficiently by identifying appropriate resources.
Foster a trusting and safe environment for open communication, problem-solving, and collaborative decision-making.
Facilitate work execution without coercion or dictation while resolving conflicts constructively.
Support Product Owners in refining and managing the product backlog effectively.
Drive key Train ceremonies, including PI Planning preparation and execution, and assist with creating a Program Backlog.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
8 years of experience as an Agile Coach, demonstrating a strong track record of leading Agile teams to deliver high-quality products, meet delivery commitments, and drive continuous improvement.
Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
Hands-on experience with BI tools, MS Office, Visio, MS Project, SharePoint, One Drive, and MS Teams.
Proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira for backlog management and project tracking.
Strong leadership skills in leading discussions and creating clear, concise documentation.
Ability to enhance processes and improve efficiency.
Willingness to facilitate learning and empower team members through "Train the Trainer" initiatives.
Expertise in Jira, including hands-on experience and report generation.
Experience educating all management levels within the agile framework (portfolio, program, and team).
Proven ability to facilitate core agile practices, including Servant Leadership, Feature, and story backlog prioritization and refinement.
Program Increment (Release) planning.
In-depth knowledge of Agile methodology, software development, and testing processes.
Ability to build trusted relationships with global leaders, team members, and managers.
Proven leadership in managing cross-functional strategic initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong experience with Agile ceremonies, including PI Planning.
Proficiency in guiding teams to develop and maintain a Program Backlog.
Familiarity with various scaled Agile frameworks and tools to support enterprise-level initiatives.
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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