Req#: 25-28542 Executive Agile Coach
Pay Rate $75/hour-$85/hour
Duration 1 year+ assignment
Prefers local within the bay area. Onsite twice a week. Specially Wednesdays. Oakland, San Ramon and Dublin.
looking for strong executive coaching and transformation experience. (NOT project team coaching)
TOP THINGS:
- Lean/Agile achievements
- tenure in roles
- certifications
*Client laptop will be provided as the hire needs to be local and can do onsite
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.
Benefits: (employee contribution)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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