Agile Specialist

Agile Specialist

Software Resources has an immediate, long term contract job opportunity for an Agile Specialist with a major corporation in Orlando, FL. On-site Monday - Thursday, Fridays remote.

The Workforce Technology team within Enterprise Technology leads the planning, implementation, and sustainment of technologies supporting seamless and unique workforce experiences. As a Lead Enterprise Application Analyst focused on Agile, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Agile software delivery practices across HR technology. This position is crucial for driving innovation and ensuring the successful adoption of Agile methodologies within the company. Your expertise will be instrumental in solving complex problems, mentoring team members, and negotiating innovative solutions. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to guide and influence others. The Product Management & Operations Team is responsible for the seamless product management of a portfolio of workforce technology solutions. This role will lead agile events for the product management team responsible for a portfolio across Workday HCM, Security, Absence and Compensation functions to ensure product delivery aligns with business objectives and drives rapid business value.

What You Will Do:

- Develop and maintain Agile processes, principles, and practices across supported teams.

- Conduct ongoing assessments of Agile capabilities and provide input for continuous improvement.

- Lead agile events with product teams including but not limited to daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint ceremonies, etc.

- Support the Product Manager in terms of prioritizing product roadmap initiatives relative to business needs.

- Support the Product Owner with respect to grooming and maintaining the product backlog.

- Drive consistent metric tracking and dashboard visualization for internal teams and stakeholders.

- Articulate team risk areas and key accomplishments regularly.

- Engage with stakeholders, partners, and customers to review Agile practices adoption.

- Provide hands-on support and facilitate understanding of Agile practices across cross-functional teams.

- Participate in Product Delivery for assigned applications.

Basic Qualifications:

Strong experience facilitating Scrum processes and events (minimum 5 years). Proven experience in various agile methodologies. Experience delivering and supporting SaaS applications. Facilitating getting the work done across self-governing resources. Strong verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Attention to detail and Agile coaching expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Human Resource SaaS suites (preferred Workday). Experience using ServiceNow agile capabilities. Experience using Airtable application. Experience using qTest or other testing management tool. Strong experience working on Teams or other collaborative groups. Relevant certifications in Agile methodologies, project management or cloud technologies is a plus. Passionate about Agile practices. Motivation to thrive in a highly collaborative environment.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or related field - PMP certification preferred and/or equivalent work experience.

Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity. We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D.