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Agile Manager & Coach

Optima Global Solutions
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2025

Optima Global Solutions Inc.is a valuable IT Services and Solution provider that customers, employees, and stakeholders feel proud to be associated with. Optima's Intelligent Automation Solutions leverage robotic process automation, intelligent data capture, and business process management best practices to streamline operations. Our IT Services practice provides organizations with highly personalized, comprehensive, U.S. based recruiting services supported by our internal onsite team of subject matter experts.

  • Currently, we are hiring for the following position;

gile Manager & Coach

Job Summary :

Our client is seeking a proactive and hands-on Agile Manager & Coach with background and experience in requirements management to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for organizing and running Agile ceremonies, including PI planning events, Scrum of Scrums, and other key activities. Additionally, this role involves training team members on Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, as well as supporting the management of requirements to ensure project success. This role demands a self-starter who thrives on actively engaging with teams and stakeholders, directly managing tasks and ensuring successful project delivery without delegating their core responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

gile Ceremonies Management :

  • Plan, organize, and facilitate PI (Program Increment) planning events.
  • Conduct and manage Scrum of Scrums, ensuring effective coordination among teams.
  • Lead other Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • gile Coaching and Training :

  • Provide hands-on coaching to teams in all aspects of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
  • Develop and deliver training sessions on Agile principles, practices, and tools.
  • Mentor team members on the effective use of Agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Tool Implementation and Utilization :

  • Guide teams on the effective use of Agile tools, particularly JIRA, for tracking progress and managing workflows.
  • Customize and configure JIRA to meet the specific needs of the teams and projects.
  • Monitor and ensure proper use of Agile tools, providing support and troubleshooting as needed.
  • Requirements Management :

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize software requirements.
  • Ensure requirements are clearly communicated and understood by development teams.
  • Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date backlog of requirements in JIRA or other relevant tools.
  • ssist in translating business needs into technical requirements and user stories.
  • Ensure traceability of requirements through the development lifecycle.
  • Process Improvement :

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Work with stakeholders to understand and address their needs and feedback.
  • Promote a culture of innovation and adaptability within the organization.
  • Collaboration and Communication :

  • Facilitate communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
  • Serve as a liaison between development teams and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Communicate progress, impediments, and changes to the broader organization effectively.
  • Qualifications : Education :

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience :

  • Proven experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or Agile Project Manager in a software development environment.
  • Extensive experience organizing and facilitating Agile ceremonies, including, but not limited to PI planning, Scrum of Scrums, etc.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
  • Experience in requirements management, including gathering, documenting, and prioritizing requirements.
  • Skills :

  • Proficiency with Agile tools, particularly JIRA.
  • Excellent training and mentoring skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • bility to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Preferred Certifications :

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP).
  • SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or other relevant Agile certifications.
  • Interested candidates, please apply online with a detailed resume and contact information.

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