Agile Coach Contract

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Client: Government
Type: Contract
Role: Agile Coach
Term: 8 Months + extension
Start date: ASAP
Req ID: 5821
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On behalf of our Government client, Wirehead has a new contract opportunity for a Senior Agile Coach.

Requirements: What you’ll need

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications
Deliverables:

Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on specific project methods. Prepares training materials, training sessions on project delivery methodology in accordance with guidelines. Acquires, customizes, documents, integrates, communicates, and implements comprehensive IT standards and guidelines.

Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Knowledge and experience with Agile Information and Information Technology (I&IT) methods and techniques, in particular in large organizations 50%

• Knowledge and experience with Agile Information and Information Technology (I&IT) methods and techniques associated with the development and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks
• Demonstrated commitment and proven ability to do effective stakeholder management
• Experience leading the Agile methodology and development teams in self-organization and identifying and filling in blanks in the framework

Knowledgeable and experience in educating others in Agile methodology 25%

• Experience mentoring and coaching the teams on removing impediments
• Experience capturing feedback and documenting sprint reviews to administer project goals and improve team performance
• Knowledgeable and experience in Agile methodology and ability to educate others
• Experience with organizational change to an Agile software development methodology

Communication, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, and problem-solving skills 25%

• Communication, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, and problem-solving skills
• Experience facilitating the relationships between the Agile team and product owner and maintaining a safe working environment for the team by helping with conflict resolution

Desirable Skills:

• Project Methodology certifications such as Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma Black/Green/Yellow Belt, etc

Must Have:

• 3-5 years of experience as Agile Coach
• Knowledge and experience with Agile Information and Information Technology (I&IT) methods and techniques associated with the development and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks
• Experience with organizational change to an Agile software development methodology
• Experience mentoring and coaching the teams on removing impediments
• Experience facilitating the relationships between the Agile team and product owner and maintaining a safe working environment for the team by helping with conflict resolution
• Project Methodology certifications such as Agile Coach, Scrum Master, etc

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply for this opportunity by using the Apply button or sending your resume directly to careers@wirehead.com

We thank all candidates for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. Rest assured that your resume will be kept on our database and will be considered for all future opportunities.

***This opportunity is in Toronto; preference will be given to local candidates. Wirehead does not offer a relocation package. We encourage you continue to refer to our Job listing page as new opportunities become available and updated on a regular basis. Thank you again for your interest in Wirehead!