Agile Coach

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Agile Coach opportunity in Charlotte NC.

Position Title: Agile Coach

Location: Charlotte NC

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to the change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 months Contract

Job Type: FULL TIME, CONTRACT, HYBRID

Pay Range: $90/hr -$95/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due the factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

Scrum master, Agile, Jira

Job Description

Responsible for leading the Agile team and applying Scrum to achieve business value

* Facilitate Scrum routines and corresponding with management as needed

* Execute on Enterprise Change Management requirements

* Work with the Agile team to remove impediments

* Proficiency in using Jira for managing project deliverables

* Manage governance routines that daily/ weekly routines, tollgates, program increment preparation, updating project repositories and required documentation.

* Create, maintain and execute project plans

* Integrate with project, technology and business partners to manage the projects and be proactive in gathering status updates from partners, while minimizing impact

* Facilitate communication, influence and negotiate both vertically and horizontally to obtain agreement between partners

* Establish and provide supporting documentation for governance routines

* Establish status templates and weekly status update routines

Knowledge of Agile methodology and framework (Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.)

* Knowledge of software development lifecycle

* Ability to lead and influence team in adopting the Agile principles

* Ability to ensure the correct use of Scrum process.

* Ability to manage complex project(s) simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy

* Ability to foster strong collaboration among team members and help team solve problems.

* Excellent communication and collaboration skills analytical and presentation skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable presentations / reports and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients

* Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality or timelines

* Excellent communication, influencing and facilitation skills

* High level of credibility with executives and business partners; demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and drive to results

* High level understanding of BAC Enterprise Change Standards is a plus

* Able to work independently with limited supervision?

* 5+ years' experience in Agile; Project management experience

•Scrum Master Certification is preferred Experience with Scrum master, Agile, Jira

Keywords:

Scrum master, Agile, Jira

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 234784 when responding to this ad.