Key Facts

Remote From:

Austria , Belgium , Indiana (USA) , United States

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Scrum (Software Development) JIRA Agile Software Development Agile Software Development Slack (Software) Change Management Meeting Facilitation Patient Monitoring Agile Software Development Process Improvement Project Management SAFe Agile Servant Leadership Continuous Training Continuous Improvement Process

Other Skills

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Program Management
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Training And Development
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Communication
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Analytical Thinking
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Mentorship
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

3-4 years of experience as an Agile Coach in a corporate setting
Proven track record as a Program Manager
Excellent communication, analytical, mentoring and problem-solving skills
Certifications preferred: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Product Owner, PMP, SAFe certifications

Requirements:

Conduct weekly meetings with the Scrum Masters and monitor the health of the Agile teams.
Serve as the servant leader for the Scrum Masters and team members, mentoring and assisting them as needed.
Train new Scrum Masters and team members to ensure understanding of Kanban, Jira and other tools used by the team.
Identify process and communications issues and champion change to drive continuous improvement.

JerseySTEM

Education

About JerseySTEM

JerseySTEM is a network of parents, professionals, students and educators whose goal is to promote excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. We are dedicated to partnering with local schools and other organizations to create and enhance STEM-oriented educational opportunities as part of students' paths towards college and career readiness, and to develop effective STEM programs and initiatives that engage students and educators. JerseySTEM is also committed to bridging the gender gap in STEM education and sharing STEM-related opportunities with underprivileged students and communities.

Company type: Startup

Industry: Education

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

About JerseySTEM:

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.

JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.

Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.

Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.

Overview:

This is a pro bono position.
Please note: This is an unpaid position.

JerseySTEM is seeking a skilled Agile Coach to help implement and execute transformational organization outcomes. The candidate will have demonstrated expertise and application of Agile methodologies, techniques and frameworks, a successful track record of driving and facilitating teams, commitment to continuous learning and mindset of relentless improvement.

Candidates will be evaluated by JerseySTEM's Operational Excellence Management team which includes a technical committee of Agile coaches and business managers.

Responsibilities:

What can you expect in an Agile Coach role at JerseySTEM:

Conduct weekly meetings with the Scrum Masters and monitor the health of the Agile teams.
Drive open communication with the Scrum Masters
Be the servant leader for the Scrum Masters and team members, mentoring/assisting them when needed.
Train new Scrum Master and team members ensuring understanding of Kanban, JIRA and other tools the team may be utilizing
Ensure consistency with the teams, Scrum Masters and Team Leads
Identify process and communications issues
Identify opportunities for improvement and be “THE CHAMPION OF CHANGE”.
Minimum time commitment: 6-7 hours/ week with committed work times, for a minimum 6 months period.

Qualifications:

Technical Qualifications:

3-4 years of experience as Agile Coach in a Corporate setting preferred
Proven track record as a Program Manager
Excellent communication, analytical, mentoring and problem-solving skills
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) , Product owner, PMP, SAFe certifications preferred
Experience using Jira, Kanban Board, Slack