Manager - Agile Transformation

Posted on Jan 22, 2025 by Request Technology
Chicago, IL, 60601
IT
Immediate Start
$130k - $130k Annual
Full-Time

Manager Agile Transformation

Salary: Starting at $130k + bonus

Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree
  • Hands-on experience as a Manager leading Scrum Masters (this is a Manager role, not just a Scrum Master)
  • Experience as a Scrum Master for a minimum of 5 years for a software development team that was applying Agile/Scrum principles and practices
  • Advanced knowledge of Agile/Scrum principles and practices
  • Experience with agile transformations, building Agile teams and implementing Agile
  • Previous experience leading scrum masters and driving career development of direct reports
  • 5+ years of experience with JIRA
  • Experience with setting and implementing Agile specific metrics and KPI s
  • Knowledge of other agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc.
  • Experience in release planning and coordination at scale
  • Ability to review large amounts of data and analyze, spot trends and provide analysis and insights
  • Experience consolidating data from multiple data sources
  • Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and IT systems design
  • Familiarity within a ticketing system such as ServiceNow

Responsibilities

  • Drive efforts to guide and coach delivery teams to self-organize and achieve objectives, without assigning or dictating the work.
  • Directly manage a team of Scrum Masters deployed across several product teams and partner with managed service provider
  • Hold Scrum masters accountable to their roles and responsibilities and creates a governance structure to monitor performance.
  • Partners with the group director and senior leaders across the organization to develop best practices and evolve Agile capabilities with the changing needs of the business.
  • Be responsible for maturing Agile teams/squads.
  • Provide support to the Product Owner and Delivery Team, and lead by example.
  • Participate in and lead discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution.
  • Drive a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised and resolved.
  • Be responsible for identification and mitigation of project risks

Reference: 2885495891

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/98998373

This Job Vacancy has Expired!

Manager - Agile Transformation

Posted on Jan 22, 2025 by Request Technology

Chicago, IL, 60601
IT
Immediate Start
$130k - $130k Annual
Full-Time

Manager Agile Transformation

Salary: Starting at $130k + bonus

Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree
  • Hands-on experience as a Manager leading Scrum Masters (this is a Manager role, not just a Scrum Master)
  • Experience as a Scrum Master for a minimum of 5 years for a software development team that was applying Agile/Scrum principles and practices
  • Advanced knowledge of Agile/Scrum principles and practices
  • Experience with agile transformations, building Agile teams and implementing Agile
  • Previous experience leading scrum masters and driving career development of direct reports
  • 5+ years of experience with JIRA
  • Experience with setting and implementing Agile specific metrics and KPI s
  • Knowledge of other agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc.
  • Experience in release planning and coordination at scale
  • Ability to review large amounts of data and analyze, spot trends and provide analysis and insights
  • Experience consolidating data from multiple data sources
  • Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and IT systems design
  • Familiarity within a ticketing system such as ServiceNow

Responsibilities

  • Drive efforts to guide and coach delivery teams to self-organize and achieve objectives, without assigning or dictating the work.
  • Directly manage a team of Scrum Masters deployed across several product teams and partner with managed service provider
  • Hold Scrum masters accountable to their roles and responsibilities and creates a governance structure to monitor performance.
  • Partners with the group director and senior leaders across the organization to develop best practices and evolve Agile capabilities with the changing needs of the business.
  • Be responsible for maturing Agile teams/squads.
  • Provide support to the Product Owner and Delivery Team, and lead by example.
  • Participate in and lead discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution.
  • Drive a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised and resolved.
  • Be responsible for identification and mitigation of project risks

Reference: 2885495891

CareerAddict

Alert me to jobs like this:

Amplify your job search:

CV/résumé help

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

CV Help

Expert career advice

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Visit Blog

Job compatibility

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Start Test