Axelon
Agile Coach, Expert
Axelon, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Agile Coach, Expert
Oakland, CA - Hybrid
12 Months
Pay - $80- $100 per hour
Prefers local within the bay area. . Onsite twice a week. Specially Wednesdays. OGO, San Ramon and Dublin.
TOP THINGS:
- Lean/Agile achievements - tenure in roles - certifications
They need someone who can start asap.
Transformation Expert (Lean and Agile)
- Identify areas of opportunities for Lean and Agile transformation. - Lead, define, develop strategies and documentation to support IT transformation towards a more lean and agile mindset promoting flexibility, adaptability and a focus on customer value. - Evaluate current lean and agile practices, maturity levels, identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. - Make recommendations based on observations and evaluations for improving Lean and Agile maturity across IT.
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Improvement strategies, plans and roadmaps : Create actionable plans outlining steps and milestones for process improvements and lean/agile adoption.
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Coaching plans : Tailored plans for coaching sessions with teams and leaders, focusing on personal and professional development within the lean and agile context to improve maturity across IT.
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Strategic Alignment : Ensure that Lean and Agile initiatives align with the organization's strategic objectives, helping leadership to prioritize and allocate resources effectively.
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Best practices and standards : Documentation of successful practices, case studies, standards and lessons learned that provide practical guidance for Lean and Agile implementation.
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Education and Training : Educate teams and leadership on Lean and Agile principles, frameworks (like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe), and practices. This includes conducting workshops, training sessions, and ongoing coaching.
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Framework implementatio n: Evaluate current state, select the most appropriate lean practices/ agile framework and develop recommendations tailored to IT needs.
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Skill Development:
Mentor team members on specific Lean and Agile roles (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner) and help them develop the necessary skills for success.
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Leadership Coaching : Work with executives and leaders to help them understand their role in an Lean/Agile organization. This includes fostering Agile leadership styles and supporting decision-making that aligns with Lean/Agile principles.
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Feedback Loops : Establish and maintain effective feedback loops, helping teams to continuously improve through regular retrospectives and data-driven insights.
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Measuring Success : Define and document key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of the Lean and Agile transformation, making necessary adjustments based on these insights.
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Scaling Frameworks:
Assess and develop strategies to scale Agile practices across multiple teams or departments. This could involve implementing frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, or Disciplined Agile.
-
Cross-Team Collaboration : Facilitate collaboration across teams, breaking down silos and ensuring that Agile practices are consistent and integrated throughout the organization.
Prefers local within the bay area. . Onsite twice a week. Specially Wednesdays. OGO, San Ramon and Dublin.
TOP THINGS:
- Lean/Agile achievements - tenure in roles - certifications
They need someone who can start asap.
Transformation Expert (Lean and Agile)
- Identify areas of opportunities for Lean and Agile transformation. - Lead, define, develop strategies and documentation to support IT transformation towards a more lean and agile mindset promoting flexibility, adaptability and a focus on customer value. - Evaluate current lean and agile practices, maturity levels, identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. - Make recommendations based on observations and evaluations for improving Lean and Agile maturity across IT.
-
Improvement strategies, plans and roadmaps : Create actionable plans outlining steps and milestones for process improvements and lean/agile adoption.
-
Coaching plans : Tailored plans for coaching sessions with teams and leaders, focusing on personal and professional development within the lean and agile context to improve maturity across IT.
-
Strategic Alignment : Ensure that Lean and Agile initiatives align with the organization's strategic objectives, helping leadership to prioritize and allocate resources effectively.
-
Best practices and standards : Documentation of successful practices, case studies, standards and lessons learned that provide practical guidance for Lean and Agile implementation.
-
Education and Training : Educate teams and leadership on Lean and Agile principles, frameworks (like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe), and practices. This includes conducting workshops, training sessions, and ongoing coaching.
-
Framework implementatio n: Evaluate current state, select the most appropriate lean practices/ agile framework and develop recommendations tailored to IT needs.
-
Skill Development:
Mentor team members on specific Lean and Agile roles (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner) and help them develop the necessary skills for success.
-
Leadership Coaching : Work with executives and leaders to help them understand their role in an Lean/Agile organization. This includes fostering Agile leadership styles and supporting decision-making that aligns with Lean/Agile principles.
-
Feedback Loops : Establish and maintain effective feedback loops, helping teams to continuously improve through regular retrospectives and data-driven insights.
-
Measuring Success : Define and document key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of the Lean and Agile transformation, making necessary adjustments based on these insights.
-
Scaling Frameworks:
Assess and develop strategies to scale Agile practices across multiple teams or departments. This could involve implementing frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, or Disciplined Agile.
-
Cross-Team Collaboration : Facilitate collaboration across teams, breaking down silos and ensuring that Agile practices are consistent and integrated throughout the organization.