Position Details:
Title: Agile Transformation Coach(IT
Project Manager 5)
Location:
Mountain View, CA
94043 (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months Contract (Possible
extension)
Job
Description:
Top Skills
/ Manager Notes:
- Looking
for strong Agile coaches with Transformation, SAFe experience (Agile- SAFe
experience).
- They
have transformed larger projects and can talk about that in an interview.
Should have Jira knowledge, Confluence experience and should tell story on
how did the apply Agile experience into the transformation. Run large
programs.
- Seeking
a Program Manager with expertise in Agile Transformation – hands-on
resource to drive and coach PMs across multiple global sites (90+ Scrum
teams).
- Responsible
for setting up Agile best practices, guiding teams, facilitating
communication, leading Program Increment Planning using SAFe methodology,
and implementing Agile certifications.
- Must
identify gaps in the current organization and implement process
improvements.
- Should
understand large-scale, end-to-end program management and delivery, and
how it aligns with HR practices in a Scrum environment.
- Very
hands-on role – expected to create training materials and documentation,
deep dive into processes, and improve workflows.
- Heavy
experience with Jira and Atlassian products required.
- Jira
improvement opportunities: Must be able to optimize and design workflows
- The
candidate should have 10+ years of experience, including a minimum of 4
years specializing in Agile practices.
- Strong
expertise in Program Management with a focus on Agile Transformation is
required.
- Top
skills include Jira, solution designing, internal operations, scaled
Agile, and Program Management.
- Hands-on
experience in implementing Agile transformations is essential.
- Would
be for a person to coach- lead other teams (leadership /coaching).
- Experience
with shipping consumer and/or enterprise solutions – Preferred, not
required
- AdTech
/ Ecommerce background is a plus but not a requirement
- 10+
years of experience, including: 4+ years mentoring/coaching Agile
practices plus 2+ years of Program Management experience
- Interview
process: 3 rounds – Video Interviews (Candidates should be prepared to
share past work and present implemented solutions)
Top
Skills:
- Jira,
Confluence
- Solution
Design
- Internal
Process Improvement
- Scaled
Agile / SAFe
- Story
telling
- Program
Management
- Agile
Transformation
Summary:
- The
main function of an IT project/program manager is to plan, direct, or
coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing,
information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
The
Opportunity:
- We
are looking for a highly motivated and self-driven individual with a
strong background in program management with expertise in Agile
methodologies to lead and deliver complex projects across global teams.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving large-scale software
projects and building long-term scalable solutions while adopting Agile
principles to optimize the development process and enhance collaboration
within cross-functional teams.
Job
Responsibilities:
- This
role requires strong collaboration with Product, Engineering,
Architecture, Privacy, Security and Senior leadership to execute, track
and deliver high impact strategic programs in the Client Ads space.
- Build,
grow and maintain a sustainable scaled Agile delivery model
- Work
with the team to collaborate and develop end-to-end program plans,
influence teams to deliver against them, and keep the org and leadership
informed on progress.
- Drive
engagement with internal partners, work to decompose requirements into
plans with measurable milestones.
- Establish
and maintain Agile ways of working governance model
- Coach
leaders, teams and scrum masters in Agile practices and mindsets like
program incremental planning, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
etc.
- Groom
the team on iterative and program incremental approach to delivering
software projects that focus on continuous releases incorporating customer
feedback
- Produce
program reports for stakeholders, identify and mitigate program risks
early
- Conduct
scrum of scrums and steering committee meetings to bring alignment.
- Provide
uniform stakeholder experience through consistent communication, program
status transparency, resource requirements, priorities, risks, and issues.
Required
Skills and Experiences
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a
related field or equivalent experience.
- 10+
years in project/program management role managing software development
with a minimum of 4 years of experience mentoring/coaching Agile
practitioners.
- Strong
understanding of SDLC and expertise in Agile concepts including Scrum,
Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework.
- Experience
in facilitating organizational, mindset and cultural change for large
scale Agile Transformations.
- Direct
experience working with technology and tools used to support Agile
practices - hands on experience with JIRA, GitHub and Confluence.
- Demonstrated
experience in planning, scheduling, managing software from ideation to
release with global cross functional teams
- Engaging
facilitator and presenter, capable of conducting workshops with large
teams
- Exceptional
skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization
- Strong
problem-solving and organizational skills, attention to detail with an
ability to multitask.
- Excellent
verbal and written communications skills.
- Experience
in managing AdTech related programs is a plus.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Experience
in the digital advertising, Mobile, and/or Smart TV space a plus.
- Demonstrated
experience in shipping consumer and/or enterprise solutions.
- PMP
and SAFe certification a plus.
