What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agile Coach, Expert-Hybrid position at The Norland Group?
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Contract Duration:1 Year
Prefers local within the bay area. . Onsite twice a week. Specially Wednesdays. OGO, San Ramon and Dublin.
TOP THINGS:
- Lean/Agile achievements
- tenure in roles
- certifications
Transformation Expert (Lean and Agile)
Identify areas of opportunities for Lean and Agile transformation. Lead, define, develop strategies and documentation to support IT transformation towards a more lean and agile mindset promoting flexibility, adaptability and a focus on customer value.
Evaluate current lean and agile practices, maturity levels, identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Make recommendations based on observations and evaluations for improving Lean and Agile maturity across IT.
Improvement strategies, plans and roadmaps: Create actionable plans outlining steps and milestones for process improvements and lean/agile adoption.
Coaching plans: Tailored plans for coaching sessions with teams and leaders, focusing on personal and professional development within the lean and agile context to improve maturity across IT.
Strategic Alignment: Ensure that Lean and Agile initiatives align with the organization s strategic objectives, helping leadership to prioritize and allocate resources effectively.
Best practices and standards: Documentation of successful practices, case studies, standards and lessons learned that provide practical guidance for Lean and Agile implementation.
Education and Training: Educate teams and leadership on Lean and Agile principles, frameworks (like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe), and practices. This includes conducting workshops, training sessions, and ongoing coaching.
Framework implementation: Evaluate current state, select the most appropriate lean practices/ agile framework and develop recommendations tailored to IT needs.
Skill Development: Mentor team members on specific Lean and Agile roles (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner) and help them develop the necessary skills for success.
Leadership Coaching: Work with executives and leaders to help them understand their role in an Lean/Agile organization. This includes fostering Agile leadership styles and supporting decision-making that aligns with Lean/Agile principles.
Feedback Loops: Establish and maintain effective feedback loops, helping teams to continuously improve through regular retrospectives and data-driven insights.
Measuring Success: Define and document key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of the Lean and Agile transformation, making necessary adjustments based on these insights.
Scaling Frameworks: Assess and develop strategies to scale Agile practices across multiple teams or departments. This could involve implementing frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, or Disciplined Agile.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration across teams, breaking down silos and ensuring that Agile practices are consistent and integrated throughout the organization.
Note: This position requires - Clear Background, Drug Test, and Education Check.
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without Sponsorship.
(Principal Only! No Corp to Corp)
The Norland Group has been in operation successfully since 1996. We are a strong believer of people management, professionalism and accountability. We only make promises when we are certain we can fulfill them. Our business focuses on fulfilling the needs of commercial and government customers in administrative services, workforce mobilization, information technology, engineering, project management services.
Our Mission Statement
Our main goal is to provide career advancement opportunities to our associates. We are committed to bringing our customers exceptional support services with the highest quality, integrity, and innovation. We believe that we are the stepping stone for our associates to advance their careers and to live a better life. Everyone should have a chance to live a successful and happy life. We operate our business based on those values and we choose employees who value the same principles.
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