Senior Agile Coach

SABEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC•El Segundo, CA

5d•$125,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions, LLC is a leading solution provider and rapidly growing Information and Communications Technology Company specializing in innovative and agile Digital Engineering and Acquisition Technical Stack design, implementation, and support, Strategy and Policy Development, Financial Management, Software Solutions Development, Requirements Analysis and Training, to name a few. Our client base is mostly in the DoD Federal Government Contracting space and we also partner with prime Government Contractors such as Siemens, Booze Allen, McKinsey and have work in the commercial space as well. We provide clients with large business opportunities and training within our small business agility and people first culture. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one goal: "Get quality and secure solutions in the customers hands as soon as possible”. Sabel Systems is seeking a highly motivated Agile Coach to lead Agile practices for our customer located in El Segundo, California. This Agile Coach will work mostly from their home during the hours of 8am-5pm pacific time. Travel will be required up to 25% per year to support the customer on-site in El Segundo, California (average on-site about 1 week of every month). The Agile Coach will help guide a team of Release Train Engineers/Scrum Masters, Atlassian Engineers, and a Jira/Confluence helpdesk technician. The Agile Coach will oversee Agile Digital Transformation progress against execution timelines and ensure the adoption of Agile Standards and Best Practices across an enterprise-level organization. In addition, the Agile Coach will help guide continuous improvement, gathering feedback, requirements, and priorities from the customer to drive efficiency, transparency, and collaboration. The Agile Coach will work with the Agile Transformation Architect to align Agile processes and practices with scalable, enterprise-wide digital transformation through the use of collaborative work management tools, such as Jira. Candidate demonstrates proven success in executing multiple enterprise-wide Agile transformations, is an expert on Agile methodologies, and is driven to meet the customer where they are to move toward lasting cultural change. Strong Project Admin experience with Jira and Confluence is required. The Agile Coach must feel comfortable configuring new Jira Scrum and Kanban boards, creating Jira issues, closing out Sprints, creating Jira Plans, and writing JQL filters. The Agile Coach must be able to work independently, train others on Agile methodologies and how to use Jira/Confluence to track work, as well as brainstorm innovative solutions with teammates via MS Teams calls, chat and email. Must be able to collaborate in person in El Segundo, California, up to 25% per year. The ideal candidate will be motivated to learn and continuously improve and grow as a team. Prior military experience or work with the Department of Defense is a plus. Minimum of Secret Clearance is required prior to start.

Requirements

US Citizen with an active Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS
Strong spoken and written English skills
Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of Scrum Master or higher experience
Active Scrum Master Certification, such as Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Scrum Master, or Disciplined Agile Scrum Master
Proficient MS Office 365 User
Intermediate Project/Space Administrator Jira/Confluence skills
Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies and ceremonies
Experience working on a Scrum or Kanban team and implementing Agile methodologies
Experience working on an Agile Release Train or Solution Train
Experience mentoring/teaching others Agile methodologies and Jira/Confluence
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to telework with clear phone and internet connectivity
Must travel/work onsite with customer up to 25% of the year in El Segundo, California

Nice To Haves

Active intermediate/advanced Scaled Agile Certification, such as Release Train Engineer or Practice/Program Consultant is a plus
Prior military experience or work with the Department of Defense is a plus

Responsibilities

Independently lead Agile ceremonies, set standards and best practices, and independently train others on establishing Agile ceremonies and best practices on Scrum or Kanban teams
Configure and train others on Jira Scrum and Kanban boards, creating and managing Jira issues, and creating/closing Sprints
Establish and align Agile ceremony cadence across the enterprise, including Daily Stand Ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinements, etc.
Lead Enterprise-level Agile events, such as Planning offsites and training sessions, and mentor others on how to facilitate them
Facilitate Agile workshops and Agile assessments to evaluate value delivery and team structure
Lead by example and drive cultural change through embodying an Agile mindset, while establishing and helping to enforce Business Rules and Best Practices
Learn how to configure Jira to ensure proper hierarchical alignment in the product roadmap
Must be willing/able to learn and train others on the Sabel approach to Agile and Jira/Confluence standards and best practices
Manage Confluence spaces, updating the Agile Knowledge Management System with new documentation, including Agile/Jira/Confluence processes, practices, and lessons learned
Establish and lead Scrum of Scrums, discussing and deconflicting cross-team dependencies
Mentor and train others how to link Jira issues together to identify dependencies
Assist Enterprise Stakeholders with defining Capabilities and Initiatives, KPIs, and Objectives
Facilitate team or enterprise-wide collaboration sessions in-person or remotely with up to a few hundred participants, as needed
Create, or assist with creating, Agile presentations and how-to guides, proofreading for correctness and ensuring proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation prior to release to customer
Conduct remote and/or in-person Agile product demonstrations, as required
Collaborate directly with teams in person and over MS Teams calls, chat or email to understand any concerns and gather feedback or requirements
Coordinate appropriate meeting times with teammates, send a MS Teams invite, and join calls on-time, scheduling and attending follow-up meetings as needed
Maintain professional communications and appearance with customers and team members, responding to emails and participating in MS Teams calls and onsite events appropriately
Attend daily stand-ups (DSUs), Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and any other team meetings on time
Manage individual daily work tasks within a Jira board
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Sabel Systems is committed to offering all employees a competitive benefits and compensation package that is comprehensive enough to meet their goals and needs.
Our employees are our most valuable asset, and one of Sabel Systems largest financial investments is our benefits program.
As a valued member of the organization, employees are provided with a host of benefits to include healthcare; financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death; health savings accounts; retirement plans; paid time off; paid holidays; education and training program reimbursement, to name a few.

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