Combining their knowledge of Agile Way of Working and classical program management with technical engineering skills the Agile Coach will train, coach, and mentor others on how to apply Lean-Agile methods, DevOps, and Systems Thinking to improve the way RAITT designs, builds, tests, and deploys products to market. The Agile Coach will host workshops, facilitate discussions, help Agile teams plan incrementally, and iterate their plans, leading by example as Validation transforms to this new framework.

Responsibilities

· Leads and guides the Scrum Masters to adopt lean and agile principles with the team in a standardized manner

· Guides and mentors the Tribe Trio (Product Owner, Tribe Lead Tech and Tribe Lead) in order to reach milestones based on lean agile principles.

· Facilitate the learning and adoption of Agile methods and practices by individuals and teams as they gain insights and experience with Agile concepts.

· Conducts training needs assessments to understand characteristics and skill level of learners, the job setting, and to identify the processes and tasks performed by system users.

· Determines appropriate instructional strategy based on results of needs assessment. Develops specific in-house training when not covered by D3OP.

· Designs new or modifies existing instructional materials for multiple training modalities including traditional instructor-led classes, web-based/virtual classes, and job-aids.

· Conducts traditional classroom or web-based training sessions, using effective presentation skills, verbal communication skills, and classroom management skills.

· Onboards, stabilizes, and optimizes new agile teams.

· Coaches and demonstrates the facilitation of core agile practices including but not limited to: (Kanban, Agile ceremonies, Iteration/sprint planning, Release planning (Program Increment), Story writing and refinement, Story distribution practices including estimation, and Metrics)

· Creates an environment of collaboration and open dialogue within teams to facilitate productive conflict resolution.

· Supports enterprise scalability through mentor and standardization through the Alliance level, including oversight and consult upon establishing a Lean Portfolio management operating model.

· Promotes work management standards through mentoring to ensure consistency across the organization.

· Removes impediments to progress whether internal to the tribe or organizational in nature. When necessary, reports impediments to facilitate rapid resolution.

· Supports, coaches and educates product owners, area product owners and epic owners, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision-making.

Requirements

Additional Job Description REQUIREMENTS

· 5+ years of professional experience (not including co-op and internship)

· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology

· SAFe SPC certification or equivalent (LESS, PMI ACT)

· Possesses continuous-learning demeanor and willingness to deliver ad hoc training

· Knowledge of and experience with classical project management, the application of agile values, principles, and practices; including, Scrum, and Kanban.

· Excellent track record of working with applying agile collaboration tools (e.g. JIRA, MIRO).

PREFERRED SKILLS

· 5+ years of professional experience (not including co-op and internship)

· Experience in instructing or delivering courses and workshops and coaching people across teams

· Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certifications.

· Experience working on large-scale transformation programs.

· Demonstrated ability to influence change at the leadership level and team level.

· Self-regulated, able to work with multiple personality types to keep teams focused on delivery, while remaining neutral under pressure

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; clear, tactful, and constructive

· Effective presentation, interpersonal and classroom management skills.

· Strong time management skills with flexibility, versatility, dependability

· Must be highly organized. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks with a keen attention to detail

· Ability to create and maintain relationships with a wide range of partners throughout the enterprise.