Agile Coach

Company: Kforce Technology Staffing
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in search of an Agile Coach in Des Moines, IA.Key Tasks:* Responsible for establishing disciplined, effective agile teams which embrace and exhibit the agile mindset, by instructing the team or teams in agile principles and practices* Effectively leverages and combines different industry standard scaling concepts to specific business problems in a manner that best supports scaled agile values and principles, as well as Company Vision and Values* Responsible for guiding teams on the first principle of Agile Coaching to deliver working software* Using domain knowledge, offers credible guidance to begin pipeline and team process, structure work, create value streams, and start/growth of scaling activities* Develops collaborative working relationships with multiple levels of managers, and steering committees with a focus on scaling agile within an organization or line of business at the team/program/value stream level* Provides strategic thought leadership during engagements on approaches to overcome impediments to accelerated delivery; Skillfully facilitates conflict resolution with and between teams* Fosters strong spirit of communication and collaboration between teams to align program goals, deliver final products, and ensure leadership transparency to impediments and progressREQUIREMENTS:* 8+ years of experience on an Agile team (i.e. Product Owner, Scrum Master)* 7+ years of leadership experience* 5+ years as an active Agile Coach* 3+ years of experience implementing scaled Agile transformation in a complex, silo-driven environmentStart your career off on the right foot with one of 'America's Top 500 Companies', as awarded by Forbes. Our client is known as a place where people feel included, valued, supported and respected. Innovative thinking and industry-leading technology allow their associates to thrive and grow in their careers. And with a priority placed on their culture and company principles, their commitment to diversity, ethics and the communities in which they operate is their driving force.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. - provided by Dice

Keywords: Kforce Technology Staffing, West Des Moines , Agile Coach, IT / Software / Systems , West Des Moines, Iowa