UCare
Agile Coach
UCare, Minneapolis, MN, United States
ABOUT UCARE
UCare offers Medicare, Medicaid, Individual and Family health plans - powered by the hardest working people in the industry. Our people powered teams de-complicate, advocate and always go the extra mile to help our members. We serve with integrity, compassion and commitment to do right by members, providers and government partners. Above all, we come to work excited to provide members a path for the best health of their lives.
WORKING AT UCARE
Working at UCare is more than a career; it's a mission. A mission that defines us as professionals, unites us as an organization and shapes how we interact with our members and each other. Employees join UCare and stay because of the opportunity to have a purpose-driven job.
Our strong culture has established UCare as a Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace for 15 consecutive years since the awards program began. It's a culture that embraces innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and exemplary customer and provider experiences. Working at UCare is being a part of a people powered team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our members and communities.
AGILE COACH
The current hiring base salary range for this role is:
$102,306.00/year - $118,086.30/year
UCare anticipates paying within the above-references salary range for this position. The actual base salary offer for this position will be determined by a variety of components including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, location of the role, internal equity, and other relevant factors.
LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN (Work from Home)
Position Description
As an Agile Coach, you will be responsible to help support UCare's ongoing Agile transformation. You will coach, train, and mentor members of individual teams in UCare's value delivery model. In addition, you will serve as a champion for Agile methodologies and philosophy promoting it throughout the organization. You will consult and support operationalizing the value delivery model while continuously maturing and evolving it to support the organization's needs.
Education
Bachelor's degree; demonstrated experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Required Experience
5 years or more of experience in a corporate coaching environment, with a proven track record of successfully implementing agile practices. Proven experience in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and/or SAFe, with the ability to tailor organizational practices to suit different team needs. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or other relevant Scrum certifications that demonstrate knowledge and commitment to Agile principles and profession.
Preferred Experience
Experience in the healthcare industry, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in this sector. Advanced Scrum certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Professional [CSP], Professional Scrum Master II or III [PSM II/III]) that demonstrates a higher level of expertise in Agile practices. Experience with Team Topologies and its application in agile environments, with the ability to design and implement optimal team structures.
THE UCARE DIFFERENCE
The UCare difference is our people power - employees actively working on the behalf of our members to get them access to the health care they need. We value and respect each individual's ideas and contributions, and provide the freedom to grow both personally and professionally. We are centrally located, and offer onsite education, equipment and wellness resources, and a myriad of volunteer activities. If you're looking for an inclusive environment that celebrates your people power, helps you build on your strengths and gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference, we invite you to apply.
BENEFIT ELIGIBLITY
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefit programs: Paid Time Off; Earned Safe and Sick Time; Paid Holidays; Parental Leave; 401K program; medical, dental, vision, life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and terms and conditions of these programs.
This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum. UCare's policies and benefits are subject to change in UCare's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.
UCare offers Medicare, Medicaid, Individual and Family health plans - powered by the hardest working people in the industry. Our people powered teams de-complicate, advocate and always go the extra mile to help our members. We serve with integrity, compassion and commitment to do right by members, providers and government partners. Above all, we come to work excited to provide members a path for the best health of their lives.
WORKING AT UCARE
Working at UCare is more than a career; it's a mission. A mission that defines us as professionals, unites us as an organization and shapes how we interact with our members and each other. Employees join UCare and stay because of the opportunity to have a purpose-driven job.
Our strong culture has established UCare as a Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace for 15 consecutive years since the awards program began. It's a culture that embraces innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and exemplary customer and provider experiences. Working at UCare is being a part of a people powered team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our members and communities.
AGILE COACH
The current hiring base salary range for this role is:
$102,306.00/year - $118,086.30/year
UCare anticipates paying within the above-references salary range for this position. The actual base salary offer for this position will be determined by a variety of components including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, location of the role, internal equity, and other relevant factors.
LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN (Work from Home)
Position Description
As an Agile Coach, you will be responsible to help support UCare's ongoing Agile transformation. You will coach, train, and mentor members of individual teams in UCare's value delivery model. In addition, you will serve as a champion for Agile methodologies and philosophy promoting it throughout the organization. You will consult and support operationalizing the value delivery model while continuously maturing and evolving it to support the organization's needs.
- Collaborate with leaders and teams to help align agile practices with Ucare's Value Delivery Model to ensure consistent and effective delivery of value to stakeholders.
- Coach and mentor team member, including business leaders, project leads and subject matter experts, across the organization to adopt and adapt a product mindset with agile practices effectively, fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure effective collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Provide guidance and support throughout the change curve, helping resistors buy into the changes by addressing their concerns and demonstrating the benefits of agile practices.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration by encouraging feedback, experimentation, and learning.
- Leverage experience with Team Topologies to optimize team structures and interactions, ensuring that teams are organized in a way that maximizes their effectiveness.
- Organize and facilitate learning sessions, as needed, to help colleagues understand and adopt agile practices.
- Document and share best practices, case studies, and lessons learned within the organization. Stay up-to-date on agile best practices.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's degree; demonstrated experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Required Experience
5 years or more of experience in a corporate coaching environment, with a proven track record of successfully implementing agile practices. Proven experience in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and/or SAFe, with the ability to tailor organizational practices to suit different team needs. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or other relevant Scrum certifications that demonstrate knowledge and commitment to Agile principles and profession.
Preferred Experience
Experience in the healthcare industry, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in this sector. Advanced Scrum certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Professional [CSP], Professional Scrum Master II or III [PSM II/III]) that demonstrates a higher level of expertise in Agile practices. Experience with Team Topologies and its application in agile environments, with the ability to design and implement optimal team structures.
THE UCARE DIFFERENCE
The UCare difference is our people power - employees actively working on the behalf of our members to get them access to the health care they need. We value and respect each individual's ideas and contributions, and provide the freedom to grow both personally and professionally. We are centrally located, and offer onsite education, equipment and wellness resources, and a myriad of volunteer activities. If you're looking for an inclusive environment that celebrates your people power, helps you build on your strengths and gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference, we invite you to apply.
BENEFIT ELIGIBLITY
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefit programs: Paid Time Off; Earned Safe and Sick Time; Paid Holidays; Parental Leave; 401K program; medical, dental, vision, life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and terms and conditions of these programs.
This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum. UCare's policies and benefits are subject to change in UCare's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.