Agile Coach Senior

Full-time - Senior

Norfolk, VA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Agile Coach Senior will be this role acts as a trainer, consultant and advisor. Works with business partners to identify and implement complex technical systems and/or products. This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The Ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations. Mason, OH; Norfolk, VA and Atlanta GA.

Responsibilities

• Manages medium to large systems and/or products
• Acts as change agent and demonstrates to the teams how the Agile processes and systems work
• Guide and mentor multiple teams in the consistent practice of Agile concepts, including roles, ceremonies, processes, compliance, and tool usage within Anthems Agile delivery context
• Improves application of Agile principles Improve team understanding of Agile practice
• Promote metrics-led, continuous improvement of the Agile delivery processes and propose adaptations of the methodology to address novel situations
• Assists with improving operational metrics in efficiency and quality
• Assists with refining the Agile delivery process to reduce areas of uncertainty that become impediments for the team
• Ensure that team feedback disseminated and communicated to IT so that potential changes can be implemented enterprise-wide
• Participate in both the internal and external Agile community to stay abreast of challenges, leading practices, and emerging trends
• Continue to improve knowledge of Agile activities at Anthem as well as in industry

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study
• Minimum of 5 years experience implementing Agile methodologies
• Any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background

Nice-to-haves

• Requires Certified Team Coach (CTC) or equivalent SAFe Agilist (SA) / SAFe Program Consultant (SPC4) or equivalent
• Experience within small sized Agile implementations (e.g 5-7 teams) strongly preferred

Benefits

• Merit increases
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Incentive bonus programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) + match
• Stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Financial education resources