Jesica.ai

Agile Coach

Jesica.ai Boston, MA

About

Jesica is a recruiting agency that utilizes AI to source, screen and match candidates to right career opportunities. We work on behalf on our clients who are actively seeking qualified candidates to these roles. If you are a candidate either actively looking or just browsing, we highly encourage you to complete the application process as you never know what opportunities we might match you with!

Responsibilities

    • Coach and mentor teams in Agile practices and principles, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
    • Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
    • Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to ensure effective backlog management and prioritization.
    • Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate teams and individuals on Agile methodologies.
    • Identify and address impediments to team progress, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
    • Foster a collaborative and transparent environment, encouraging open communication and feedback.
    • Track and report on Agile metrics to measure team performance and identify areas for improvement.
    • Advocate for Agile values and principles across the organization, promoting a shift towards Agile culture.
    • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile methodologies and tools.
Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    • 4+ years of experience as an Agile Coach or in a related Agile role.
    • Proven track record of successfully implementing and coaching Agile practices in multiple teams.
    • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and principles.
    • Excellent coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
    • Experience with Agile tools and software (e.g., JIRA, Trello).
Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Certifications in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC)).
  • Familiarity with [specific industry such as finance, healthcare, etc.].
  • Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience.
  • Knowledge of [other relevant skills or experiences such as DevOps, SAFe, etc.].

Benefits

Varies by Role, Location and our clients. However, we strive to ensure that the pay is competitive and that there's a strong benefits package included
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Technology, Information and Internet

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