Job Description
Job Description
ComResource is looking for a Lead Agilist.
Responsibilities:
- Build high-performing teams that use inspect-and-adapt loops to learn continuously and improve
- Use empirical data collection to benefit the team and organization
- Present, teach, mentor, and facilitate at multiple levels of the organization, particularly within a team environment
- Collaborate with team members, valuing team success over individual success
- Lead by example as a servant leader and demonstrate the key mindset shifts associated with becoming agile
- Remove Agile Squad impediments (e.g., cultural barriers, logistical challenges, coordination with other Agile Squads and teams) using multiple approaches where possible, and escalate impediments to appropriate organizational entities when needed
- Facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including the Agile Center
- Improve the effectiveness of all roles on the Agile Squad
- Shield the Agile Squad from external requests and interference so it remains fully functional and productive
- Foster self-organization, learning, and growth within the Agile Squad
- Build a trusting, safe environment where problems can be raised without fear
Essentials:
- Solid understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility
- Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environment
- Understanding of all software lifecycle disciplines, including project management, requirements management, analysis and design, quality assurance and testing, implementation, deployment, configuration, and change management
- Working knowledge of practices that support agility, such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test-Driven Development, and Automated Test-Driven Development
- Working knowledge of other agile frameworks and ways of working, such as Kanban, Scrumban, XP, and mob programming
- Critical and creative problem-solving skills
- Commitment to continuous learning in Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitation, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and listening to self and team
- 3+ years of Scrum experience
- Experience presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple levels of the organization, and communicating and removing impediments outside the 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 as a strong mediator
- Active coach and mentor focused on growing and maximizing potential
- High energy and passion, with a focus on building strong teams
- Ability to build trust and rapport that creates a sustainable, effective workplace
- Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field, or equivalent work experience
Req ID: AM5217011027