Skills & Competencies Exceptional facilitation skills for workshops, retrospectives, and difficult conversations. Cultural sensitivity - ability to work effectively in a global organization with diverse perspectives.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hartford, CT
Industry
Other/Not Classified
Company Size
100 to 499 employees
Description
Experience & Knowledge
7+ years of hands-on agile experience in professional environments a MUST
3+ years in an agile coaching role supporting multiple teams a MUST
Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks
Demonstrated experience working in traditional or hybrid project management environments
Practical knowledge of traditional project management approaches and how to integrate them with agile practices
Experience coaching teams through incremental improvement
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional facilitation skills for workshops, retrospectives, and difficult conversations
Strong coaching mindset - asking questions rather than providing all answers
Adaptability - able to adjust approach based on team maturity, organizational context, and specific needs
Systems thinking - understanding how organizational structures, incentives, and culture affect behavior
Communication versatility - comfortable with technical teams, executives, and everyone in between
Cultural sensitivity - ability to work effectively in a global organization with diverse perspectives
Personal Attributes
Pragmatic and outcome-focused rather than dogmatic about specific frameworks
Patient with gradual change and comfortable with incremental progress
Curious - seeks to understand context before prescribing solutions
Collaborative - builds consensus and helps others succeed
Self-aware - recognizes your own biases and continuously learns
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in regulated industries (insurance, financial services, healthcare)
Familiarity with scaled agile approaches
Experience with both co-located and distributed teams
Relevant certifications (CSM, PSM, ICP-Client, etc.) are valued but not required
Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and technical practices that support agility
Familiarity with AzureDevOps (ADO) and/or other agile lifecycle management tools