Agile Coach

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Boston, MA that is seeking an Agile Coach. Responsibilities:

• Coach and support WI leaders as they continue to evolve their understanding of how to maximize effectiveness of the WI Delivery System across their areas of accountability
• Look holistically across the system, bring together critical partners, and establish routines to foster outcome-centered collaborative ways of working
• Assess existing delivery systems to identify gaps, inefficiencies and areas for improvement and guide those responsible to implementing changes
• Streamline workflows and delivery processes to ensure speed, accuracy and reliability.
• Evaluate and recommend delivery-related tools
• Identify and improve metrics to measure effectiveness of the delivery system
• Work with Program Managers, operations teams and other stakeholders to align the delivery system with business goals
• Stay updated with industry trends, technologies and best practices in delivery systems and logistics
• Drive innovation and propose new methods to optimize product delivery operations
  
  

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in delivery system design, process improvement, or operations
• Expertise in the product management lifecycle
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and Scaled Delivery Frameworks (Lean, Agile, Six Sigma, Scrum@Scale, SAFe, LeSS, etc.)
• Track record of successfully championing adoption and consistent use of delivery practices, tools and data for strategic planning, prioritization, and managing the work (e.g., Jira Align, Jira, Miro, Power BI, etc.)
• Proven strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience coaching and mentoring leaders at various levels
• Take a continuous improvement approach
• Ability to be flexible in approach and share innovative and creative thinking as you mentor leaders through solving problems to deliver increased value
• Approach work with curiosity and model a culture of continuous learning, mentoring
• Financial services experience preferred
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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