Job Title: Agile Coach
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to lead the transformation of our Reporting and BI and Chatbot teams towards a more agile approach. The Agile Coach will be responsible for proposing the optimum structure of the team, implementing agile methodologies, and guiding the first few delivery iterations to ensure a smooth transition and successful adoption of agile practices. This is a limited engagement of 3-6 months.
Responsibilities
1. Lead the transformation of the teams to adopt appropriate agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
2. Assess the current team structure and recommend changes to optimise for agile delivery.
3. Provide training and mentoring to team members on agile principles, practices, and tools.
4. Run the first few delivery iterations, including planning, execution, and retrospectives, to ensure the team is effectively implementing agile practices.
5. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging experimentation, feedback, and learning.
6. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of agile processes and benefits.
7. Establish and track key performance metrics to measure the success of agile implementation and identify areas for improvement.
Essential Skills
8. Proven experience as an Agile Coach or similar role, with a strong track record of successfully implementing agile methodologies.
9. Needs chatbot experience
10. Deep understanding of agile principles, practices, and frameworks (, Scrum, Kanban, Lean).
11. Excellent leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
12. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
13. Ability to identify and resolve issues that may hinder agile adoption and delivery.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
14. Relevant certifications (, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC)) are preferred.
Why Work Here?
You will be part of a large multinational organisation with the chance of project extension. This role offers the opportunity to work on a detailed and reusable project.
Work Environment
You will be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, implementing agile practices. The team is committed to continuous improvement and fostering a culture of feedback and learning.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Need to be onsite.
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Rate/Salary
- GBP Daily
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.