Requirements/Job Description:

5+ years experience leading Agile initiatives with a proven background in Lean Portfolio Management, software development lifecycle and driving organization through transformational changes5+ years experience leading Agile training sessions, workshops, ways of working, planning sessions and creating required documentation and material8+ years experience and knowledge with agile techniques, processes, tools that enable the rapid definition, design, build, test and integration of the product or solutionSAFe SPC highly desirableOversee the coaching and planning of multiple high-performing Agile development teams and large-scale programs across the organizationTeach, lead, and mentor cross-functional business groups to build, sustain, and strengthen Agile values, SAFe and scrum concepts and practices, providing them the necessary tools and guidance to successfully implement across high-impact programs throughout the enterpriseExperience coaching and building software development teams practicing Scrum, Kanban, DevOps and SAFeStrong emotional intelligence and organizational awareness with ability to challenge organizational norms and influence decisions without formal authorityProvides hand-on coaching to the Agile teams in all aspects including attending ceremonies/events and providing recommendations and feedback to the team throughout the life cycleCultivate Agile mindset by demonstrating and teaching values of the Agile Manifesto as well as the technical skills that form part of the underlying principles and methodsExtensive experience with one or more agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally etc., preferably Azure DevOps and agile frameworks like Scaled Agile, Scrum, Kanban and DevOpsPossesses a comprehensive understanding of how each area in Information Services i.e. Architecture, design, development, test, deployment and operations collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectivesPrior experience working with senior executives and proven ability to effectively communicate and influence senior executives in decisions critical to adoption and implementation of Agile practiceEnsure Agile project metrics are being tracked, and monitored for indications of potential problem areas and assist teams in identify and implementing solutions to address the problemsKeep abreast of industry trends for Agile and best practices for enhancing product executionIdentify and coach Agile evangelists across the organization who can act as informal mentors/peers and continue increasing the maturity across the organizationExcellent interpersonal communication and facilitation skillsStrong interpersonal skills including active listening, coaching, consultation and collaborationExperience with large-scale software delivery and/or Agile transformation at scale in large enterpriseExperience with conducting and facilitating SAFe certified training desirable