Agile Product Coach (Ashburn)

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Product Transformation Coach

Location: Remote

Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options

Position Type: Multiyear Contract

Responsibilities:

• SPC 6 Certification
• Product transformation background preferred
• 10+ years experience leading Agile initiatives with a proven background in software development lifecycle and driving organization through agile transformation at all levels of the organization.
• 10+ years experience leading Agile training sessions, workshops, ways of working, planning sessions, and creating required documentation and material.
• 10+ years experience and knowledge with agile techniques, processes, tools that enable rapid definition, design, build, test, and integration of the product or solution.
• Experience standing up multiple Agile Release Trains leveraging product management principles.
• SAFe SPC certification required, with additional agile and project management certifications that provide a well-rounded view of expertise.
• Lean Six Sigma certification a plus, with experience identifying waste and opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Experience functioning as an RTE, Scrum Master, Project Manager/Program Manager, or Product Manager, with the ability to operate in a multi-methodology environment.
• Lead coaching and planning of multiple high-performing Agile development teams and large-scale programs.
• Coach, train, and mentor cross-functional business groups to build, sustain, and strengthen Agile values, SAFe, and Scrum practices, providing tools and guidance for successful implementation.
• Experience coaching senior executives and software development teams practicing Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, and SAFe.
• Strong emotional intelligence and organizational awareness, with the ability to challenge norms and influence decisions without formal authority.
• Provide hands-on coaching to senior leadership and Agile teams, including attending ceremonies and providing feedback throughout the project lifecycle.
• Extensive experience with agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, preferably Jira and Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of how various areas in Information Services (architecture, design, development, test, deployment, operations) integrate to achieve business objectives.
• Proven ability to communicate and influence senior executives on Agile adoption and implementation.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices for Agile and product execution.
• Identify and coach Agile evangelists to increase organizational maturity.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and actively listen to individuals across facets.
• Experience with large-scale software delivery and Agile transformation in enterprise environments.
• Experience with SDLC in hybrid organizations.

Additional Information:

• Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)
• Senior level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting