Agile Scrum Trainer

Job Title: Agile Scrum Trainer

Location: Washington DC/ Hybrid

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and certified Agile Scrum Trainer to lead and mentor both new and experienced Agile Scrum teams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, substantial experience in coaching and training, and a proven track record of successfully implementing Agile transformations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Training and Certification:
   • Conduct comprehensive training programs for new and experienced teams on Agile principles, Scrum framework, SAFe, and other Agile methodologies.
   • Certify employees in various Agile roles and practices including SAFe Agilist, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, and SAFe Scrum Master.
   • Develop and deliver customized Agile workshops and training programs to enhance understanding and adoption of Agile methodologies across the organization.
2. Coaching and Mentoring:
   • Provide one-on-one and team coaching to enhance skills in JIRA backlog management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication.
   • Offer day-to-day support, helping teams navigate challenges and continuously improve their Agile practices.
   • Coach senior leaders on Agile best practices and strategies, ensuring top-down support and alignment for Agile initiatives.
3. Facilitation and Implementation:
   • Expertly facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, Mid-PI Check-ins, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
   • Lead the implementation of Agile transformation efforts, successfully integrating Agile practices across multiple projects and departments.
   • Develop, implement, and track Agile metrics and maturity models to measure the impact of Agile adoption on project performance.
4. Agile Transformation Leadership:
   • Design and implement roadmaps for Agile adoption, ensuring successful transformation and effective scaling of Agile practices.
   • Establish and standardize JIRA SOP and train teams to effectively use JIRA and Confluence.
   • Drive continuous improvement by establishing Agile maturity metrics and assessments focusing on backlog health, velocity, and throughput.
5. Content Development:
   • Create dynamic training materials and videos for new employees, teams, and contractors.
   • Develop Agile training content covering Agile methodologies, team performance models, change management models, and coaching models.
   • Maintain and improve Agile playbooks, defining roles, responsibilities, and workflows to align with organizational goals.
6. Community Building:
   • Lead the creation and growth of Agile Communities of Practice (CoP) to foster continuous learning and improvement.
   • Collaborate with the Tools Team to configure Agile management tools effectively.
   • Partner with stakeholders to create and maintain a toolbox of enterprise-wide Agile initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Certifications:
  • SAFe Program Consultant (SPC 6.0)
  • Licensed SAFe Trainer
  • Certified Scrum Professional - Scrum Master (CSP-SM)
  • ICAgile Expert - Agile Coaching (ICE-AC) - in-progress
  • ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
  • ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF)
  • Certified Scrum@Scale Practitioner (CS@SP)
  • Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM)
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
  • SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
  • SAFe Agilist (SA)
  • Scrum Foundations Educator
  • Certified Disciplined Agilist (CDA) - PMI
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Finance & Investments, or Mathematics
• Experience:
  • Proven experience leading Agile transformations and coaching teams at various levels of Agile maturity.
  • Extensive experience with JIRA and Confluence, including administration and training.
  • Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to lead workshops and training sessions effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and mentor individuals and teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement Agile metrics and maturity models.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with large-scale Agile transformations in government or defense sectors.
• Familiarity with various Agile methodologies, including SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Ability to create and deliver training content and workshops tailored to different audiences.