[Hiring] Lead Agilist @SGA

Role Description

• Solid understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility
• Understand how to build high performing teams that utilize inspect and adapt loops to continuously learn and improve
• Understand how to use empirical data collection to benefit team and organization
• Critical and creative problem solving skills
• Able to present, teach, mentor, and facilitate at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environment
• Collaborates with other team members; values team success over individual success
• Continuous learning regarding Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitating, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, listening for self and team
• Understanding of all software lifecycle development disciplines:
  • Project Management
  • Requirements Management
  • Analysis & Design
  • Quality Assurance & Testing
  • Implementation
  • Deployment
  • Configuration & Change Management
• Working knowledge of a variety of practices that support agility (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test Driven Development, Automated Test-Driven Development, etc.)
• Working knowledge of other Agile frameworks and ways of working (Kanban, Scrumban, XP, Mob programming, etc.)
• Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environment
• Leadership skills, specifically leading by example (servant leader) and displaying behaviors that demonstrate the key mindset shifts associated with becoming agile
• Ability to apply multiple approaches to the removal of Agile Squad impediments (e.g. cultural barriers, logistic challenges, coordination with other Agile Squads and teams), where possible
• When needed, escalate Agile Squad impediments to appropriate organizational entities
• Facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including the Agile Center
• Works to improve the effectiveness of all roles of the Agile Squad
• Shields Agile Squad from external requests and interference to ensure the Agile Squad is fully functional and productive
• Fosters self-organization, learning, and growth within the Agile Squad
• Builds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time business experience
• 3+ years of Scrum experience
• Experience / Exposure to AI being embedded in solutions
• Active engagement in the Agile community for continued learning
• Strong oral and written communication
• Experience presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environment
• Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts
• Ability to resolve interpersonal and organizational conflicts - strong mediator
• Active coach and mentor whose goal is to grow and maximize potential
• Brings high-energy and passion to the job with a focus on building strong teams
• Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a sustainable & effective workplace
• Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement
• Bachelor's in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field or equivalent in work experience

Preferred Skills

• Agile certification

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