Agile Consultant
Posted 1 day ago by 1756534700
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Agile Consultant role involves leading Agile transformations for global financial enterprises, focusing on portfolio management and Agile methodologies. The position requires expertise in coaching teams and leaders, developing training content, and utilizing tools like Confluence and JIRA to facilitate Agile adoption. The consultant will also be responsible for creating relevant documentation and fostering a collaborative environment to drive change. This role is remote and emphasizes hands-on experience and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Agile and Operating Model transformations for global financial enterprises.
- Coach business and technology leaders on Agile practices, including PI events and QBR.
- Create Agile-related documentation such as Playbooks, Reports, and Plans.
- Develop and deliver Agile training content in person or virtually.
- Utilize tools like Confluence and JIRA for collaboration and Agile adoption.
- Support teams in transitioning from Waterfall to Agile methodologies.
- Foster teamwork and influence to overcome resistance to change.
- Work alongside teams as needed to facilitate Agile practices.
Key Skills:
- Proficient in Agile methodologies and portfolio management.
- Experience with Agile transformations in financial enterprises.
- Strong understanding of Agile tools, particularly Confluence and JIRA.
- Ability to coach teams and leaders in Agile practices.
- Experience in developing and delivering Agile training.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Hands-on experience in Waterfall to Agile transformation.
- Flexibility to work closely with teams and adapt as needed.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: Agile Consultant
Location: Quincy, MA or Boston, MA (Remote Role)
Exp: 10 & Above
Proficient in Agile Methodologies; strong understanding of portfolio management and Agile ceremonies related to portfolio management
Experienced in launching and delivering Agile and Operating Model transformations for global financial enterprises with multiple portfolios
Strong understanding of the tool eco system that is needed for Agile adoption and maturity
Experienced in creating documents related to Agile adoption, e.g., Agile Playbooks, Reports, Plans, Requirements
Conversant with Confluence and JIRA; understands how they function and how they can be used as tools for collaboration and agile adoption
Strong experience launching, coaching and maturing new agile teams using either scrum or kanban at the team level and SAFe at the Program/Portfolio levels.
Experience coaching business and/or technology leaders on using new agile ways of working, including the PI event and QBR (OKRs also)
Experience developing agile training content and leading agile training classes in person or virtual
Helpful if background includes a Release Train Engineer, Product Owner or Scrum Master role in SAFe or Scrum@Scale
Demonstrated ability to drive transformation initiatives and to support functional teams. Must have hands-on and working level experience in -
o Waterfall to Agile Transformation from ground up mindset change
o Creating relevant documentation updating playbook
o Coaching individuals, teams, and leadership
o Creating and delivering role-based Agile training
Clarity of thoughts and concepts Strong communication skills.
Can Do attitude. Ability to lead, foster teamwork, and influence to overcome resistance to change
Flexibility to roll-up sleeves and work alongside the teams, as needed.
Demonstrated ability to drive transformation initiatives and to support functional teams. Must have hands-on and working level experience in -
o Waterfall to Agile Transformation from ground up mindset change
o Creating relevant documentation updating playbook
o Coaching individuals, teams, and leadership
o Creating and delivering role-based Agile training
Clarity of thoughts and concepts Strong communication skills.
Can Do attitude. Ability to lead, foster teamwork, and influence to overcome resistance to change
Flexibility to roll-up sleeves and work alongside the teams, as needed.