Job Description

Senior Agilists are integral members of the Agile Center, bringing at least 3 years of full-time business experience and 1-2 years of Scrum experience. They ensure their Agile Squad comprehends and applies all Agile and Scrum values and principles, fostering environments that enable the team to become high-performing and deliver sustained business value in an Agile manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility

• Understand how to use empirical data collection to benefit team and organization

• Critical and creative problem-solving skills

• Collaborates with other team members; values team success over individual success Continuous learning regarding Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitating, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, listening for self and team

• Understanding of all software lifecycle development disciplines - Project Management, Requirements Management, Analysis & Design, Quality Assurance & Testing, Implementation, Deployment, Configuration & Change Management

• Understanding of a variety of practices that support agility (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test Driven Development, Automated Test-Driven Development, etc.)

• Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environment Leadership skills, specifically leading by example (servant leader) and display behaviors that demonstrate the key mindset shifts associated with becoming agile

• Where possible facilitate the removal of Agile Squad impediments (e.g. cultural barriers, logistic challenges, coordination w/other Agile Squads and teams)

• When needed, escalate Agile Squad impediments to appropriate organizational entities

• Facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including the Agile Center

• Works to improve the effectiveness of all roles of the Agile Squad

• Shields Agile Squad from external requests and interference to ensure the Agile Squad is fully functional and productive • Fosters self-organization, learning, and growth within the Agile Squad

• Builds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 3+ years of full-time business experience

• 1+ year scrum experience

• Experience teaching and/or mentoring peers and/or teams

• Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of team

•Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts

• Ability to resolve conflicts - strong mediator

• Active coach and mentor whose goal is to grow and maximize potential

• Brings high-energy and passion to the job with a focus on building strong teams

• Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a sustainable & effective workplace

• Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement

• Bachelor's in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field or equivalent in work experience

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