Sr Principal Agile Coach - 15999

Northrop Grumman • Colorado Springs, CO

82d • $95,300 - $142,900

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Principal Scrum Master / Sr. Principal Scrum Master - 15999. This position will be located in Roy, Utah, Huntsville, Alabama, Colorado Springs, Colorado or possible Telework and will support the Sentinel Program.

Requirements

• Education/Years of experience P3, 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Yrs with Masters 1 Yr with PhD; additional experience may be used in lieu of a degree
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.)
• Strong understanding of Program Management, Agile methodologies, and EVM Methodologies
• Experience in applying and implementing lean-agile applications in government
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and instruct, training tailored to varying levels of proficiency
• Demonstrated competence in coaching multiple teams and managing large-scale Agile programs
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical applications within Agile environments
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and Atlassian tools - to include facilitating Data Extraction for tracking against an Integrated Master Schedule
• Proficiency with telecommunication tools (Zoom, Teams,etc..)
• Strong understanding of Agile and Earned value on defense contracts

Nice To Haves

• Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or other Agile certifications
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring Agile teams in a variety of projects
• Solid experience in developing and delivering Agile training programs across different levels of the organization
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Strong Presentation and facilitation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the efforts of developing Agile engineering and management best practices, metrics, and audit practices for large engineering organization
• Coach and train Scrum Masters and Scrum Team members in the areas of agile planning and execution
• Coordinates/Leads PI Planning with Sentinel Program to include Scheduling, Collaborating with leadership on Agenda items, Facilitating planning sessions, and Planning Execution
• Support a range of technical disciplines from software engineering to hardware to cyber to testing automation on a Scrum Team
• Facilitate daily Scrum meetings and regular ceremonies
• Collect and analyze related metrics for trends and indicators, facilitate iteration/increment planning, provide Agile coaching and mentoring at all levels within the organization
• Lead the iterative solution lifecycle from executable architecture to maintenance, including concept development, iterative design, production, delivery and deployment
• Have an understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees