Agile Coach

- Senior

Aberdeen, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

OBXtek is currently staffing for an Agile Coach. The Agile Coach will guide program managers using Agile in a large program that includes multiple Agile teams, releases, and projects that operate in parallel (e.g., Scrum of Scrums). The role involves coaching the Agile Teams on the selected framework, attending Agile ceremonies, supporting the Scrum Master(s), reporting on Agile process performance, and working with program leadership to improve Agile adoption and performance.

Responsibilities

• Guide program managers using Agile in a large program that includes multiple Agile teams, releases, and projects that operate in parallel (e.g., Scrum of Scrums)
• Coach the Agile Teams on the selected framework; attend Agile ceremonies
• Support the Scrum Master(s)
• Report on Agile process performance
• Work with program leadership to improve Agile adoption and performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• A leader in the Agile community who has helped numerous organizations make a successful transition to Agile
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with high-level managers and successfully guide and implement the change to Agile in organizations that have little previous experience with Agile software development
• Possess an in-depth understanding of organizational dynamics and demonstrated ability to achieve the culture change needed when successfully transitioning to Agile
• Breadth and depth of experience in the tools and techniques of the selected Agile framework (e.g., Scrum and XP) including a proven track record of continuous improvement in knowledge and implementation of Agile
• Knowledge and understanding of how to implement architecture in an Agile environment, how to combine the use of component and feature teams, and how to coordinate multiple teams when managing Agile software development for large-scale enterprise development
• Understanding of the constraints, and demonstrated ability to apply means and methods to overcome these constraints when implementing Agile in a federal contracting environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching 401K
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement plans