Intone Networks - Chicago, IL

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Chicago, IL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Agile Coach at Intone Networks is a pivotal role designed to enhance the Agile capabilities of the organization. This position requires a seasoned professional with stellar coaching and training skills to influence individuals and groups across various levels, including project, program, and portfolio teams. The Agile Coach will work closely with both teams and senior leadership to drive the adoption and optimization of Agile practices throughout the enterprise. This involves not only the implementation of Agile principles but also the development and enhancement of intellectual property related to Agile methodologies. The goal is to standardize processes and best practices that ensure the successful adoption of Agile techniques, ultimately leading to the greatest business value. In this role, the Agile Coach will be responsible for staying abreast of various Agile frameworks and methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, XP, and SAFe, at an advanced level. The individual will participate in the execution of the Agile adoption strategy and rollout plans for identified portfolios, embracing servant leadership to invoke the necessary mindset shifts associated with Agile methods. Hands-on involvement is crucial, as the Agile Coach will help leadership and teams adapt to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and establish the requisite practices, ceremonies, and processes. Additionally, the Agile Coach will lead and mentor a team of Scrum Masters, evaluate and mentor new and existing Agile project teams, and develop and deliver training programs tailored for Agile project teams. This role is essential for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that Agile practices are effectively integrated into the organization’s operations.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in execution of the Agile adoption strategy and rollout plans for identified portfolio.
  • Embrace servant leadership and display the behaviors to invoke mindset shifts associated with Agile methods.
  • Hands-on involvement in helping leadership and teams adopt to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and establish the requisite practices, ceremonies, and processes.
  • Coach peers, teams, and management on Agile concepts, practices, benefits, and metrics.
  • Lead and mentor a team of Scrum Masters as a people manager.
  • Evaluate and mentor new and existing Agile project teams.
  • Mentor other members in the delivery organization such as Managers, Leads, etc.
  • Develop and deliver training programs for Agile project teams.

Requirements

  • Seasoned Agile Coach with a total of 18+ years of experience.
  • Working/Hands-on experience with Agile teams using the SAFe framework.
  • Expert understanding of advanced and basic software development methodologies and fundamentals (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Waterfall, etc.).
  • Understanding of all facets of the software development life cycle including planning, requirements management, development, quality assurance, change management, and release management.
  • Experience with developing, testing, and deploying software utilizing a rapid, iterative delivery method.
  • Experience with continuous integration and test-driven development practices, test automation, and tools.
  • Experience with Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps).
  • Minimum of 5+ years of Agile practical usage with 4+ years as a hands-on Agile Coach.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Involvement in the Agile community.
  • Agile Certifications such as SPC, IC Agile Coaching certifications.
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