Agile Coach (Houston, TX)

Description

Job Title: Agile Coach

Duration: 12+ months (long term contract)

Location: Houston Tx onsite 3days/wk, 2days remote

Required Pay Scale: $86/hr - $90/hr W2 only, no C2C

• Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates*

Job Summary:As an Agile Coach, you will be responsible for guiding teams and organizations in adopting and implementing Agile methodologies.

Project Details:

Training and Coaching: Train teams on Agile principles and practices, helping them understand and apply Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Facilitating Agile Ceremonies: Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as Big Room Planning, Scrum of Scrums, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure they are productive.

Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying areas for enhancement and removing obstacles that hinder Agile adoption.

Mentoring and Development: Mentor Scrum Masters and other team members, providing guidance and feedback to improve Agile practices.

Collaboration: Work closely with teams, leadership, and stakeholders to align Agile practices with business objectives and foster collaboration.

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, coaching skills, and a deep understanding of Agile frameworks and methodologies.

Must Haves

Minimum of 5 years of experience working in an Agile environment

Must have worked at an enterprise level in addition to team level.

Must be flexible and a mentor and coach.

Must have many years actually training teams and 1 on 1.

Looking for candidates with leadership qualities, not just agile experts.

Ability to lead 50+ teams from an enteprise level

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of project management discipline and practices
• Proficient in MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
• High attention to detail
• Independent/self-directed and able to solve problems independently or in a team setting
• Able to handle multiple priority tasks, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines when necessary
• Ability to work with Technology Leadership, Management, third-party vendor(s) and other support teams

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: [email protected] // 908-393-8600

At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)