Agile Coach

VARITE is looking for a qualified Transformation Expert(Lean and Agile ) for one of its clients.

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?

The company started out as a hardware / software vendor , but over time added more subscription-based services.

WHAT WE DO?

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies.

With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO :

Here are the Job Details :

Position : Transformation Expert(Lean and Agile)

Location : Oakland, CA, USA, 94612

Description :

STRAIGHT FTE / Client's DIRECT HIRE

ACTUAL TITLE : Transformation Expert(Lean and Agile)

Transformation Expert(Lean and Agile)

Oakland, CA, US, 94612

Job Category : Information Technology

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Business Unit : Information Technology

Work Type : Hybrid

Job Location : Oakland

Department Overview

Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions.

Position Summary

As the IT Transformation Lead you will play a crucial role in driving the development and implementation of Lean and Agile transformation strategies, plans, and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and goals.

This role will Identify and assess opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, nurture and guide teams across IT fostering a Lean and Agile culture by modeling the core Lean and Agile values and principles.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and the Oakland General Office(OGO) 2-3 times a week or as business needs require

Job Responsibilities

Identifies areas of opportunities for Lean and Agile transformation; Lead, define, develop strategies and documentation to support IT transformation toward 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 across IT

Create actionable plans outlining steps and milestones for process improvements and Lean / Agile adoption; implement strategies, plans and roadmaps

Build 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

Ensure that Lean and Agile initiatives align with the organization's strategic objectives, helping leadership to prioritize and allocate resources effectively

Document best practices, case studies, standards and lessons learned that provide practical guidance for Lean and Agile implementation

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

Evaluate current state, select the most appropriate Lean practices / Agile framework and develop recommendations tailored to IT needs

Mentor team members on specific Lean and Agile roles(e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner) and help them develop the necessary skills for success

Work with executives and leaders to help them understand their role in a Lean / Agile organization; this includes fostering Agile leadership styles and supporting decision-making that aligns with Lean / Agile principles

Establish and maintain effective feedback loops, helping teams to continuously improve through regular retrospectives and data-driven insights

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

Assess and develop strategies to scale Agile practices across multiple teams or departments; this could involve implementing frameworks like SAfe, LeSS, or Disciplined Agile

Facilitate collaboration across teams, breaking down silos and ensuring that Agile practices are consistent and integrated throughout the organization

Qualifications

Minimum :

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Job-related experience, 7 years

Desired :

Experience as Agile Coach, 5 years

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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status