Agility Lead / Agile Coach

Job Description

Job Description

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Agility Lead / Agile Coach for a job opportunity located in Columbus, OH 43240

Position Title: Agility Lead / Agile Coach

Location: Columbus, OH 43240

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. 

Duration: 6 months Contract to Hire/Perm

Work Arrangement: Onsite 

Payrate Range: $67.00 to $72.00 per hour

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per )

Job responsibilities

• Operates as an influencer and builds trusted partnership across Area Products comprised of multiple teams
• Provides coaching to both Business and Technology Leaders and stakeholders above the team level to ensure alignment and buy-in
• Leverages data and analytics to develop thoughtful insights, identify root causes, and recommend and implement necessary improvements at multiple levels
• Collaborates with other Agile Coaches and Leaders to drive complex scalable solutions across multiple Products.
• Lead and coach teams to adopt and implement agile methodologies, and promote open communication and engagement among team members ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals
• Use advanced communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage and influence stakeholders while communicating organizational impediments to leadership
• Develop and implement short to mid-term operational and transformation plans, prioritize tasks and manage resources to achieve product goals in a timely and efficient manner through the utilization of metrics and evidence-based decisions
• Identify trends and generate original ideas to contribute to the development of new policies and best practices within the discipline

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrated experience coaching beyond the team level in driving process improvement, efficiency, and Lean/Agile thinking
• Operates with high emotional intelligence in how to drive change and improvement while operating in complex organizational situations
• Contributes to the development of new Lean/Agile Solutions and helps make improvements to existing patterns, practice and ways of working
• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in a relevant domain, with a focus on coaching teams and individuals on agile methodologies and project management
• Possess advanced knowledge of multiple product development lifecycle stages, methodologies, and best practices, enabling effective guidance and support for teams
• Display advanced knowledge of agile delivery and multiple agile approaches, including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), and scaling frameworks, monitoring agility metrics; with the ability to guide teams through complex projects, emphasizing iterative progress and adaptability
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels within the organization, effectively guiding group discussions and decision-making processes within the domain context

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training on Agile coaching, such as recognized coaching certifications

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. 

About BCforward: 

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.  BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale.  Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years.  Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.  BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.  To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum.  As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information.  BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.  This posting is not an offer of employment.  All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position.  Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. 

BCforward is a leading workforce solutions company connecting skilled professionals with top employers nationwide. We are committed to empowering careers through meaningful opportunities, professional growth, and exceptional support throughout the employment journey.

Company Description

BCforward is a leading workforce solutions company connecting skilled professionals with top employers nationwide. We are committed to empowering careers through meaningful opportunities, professional growth, and exceptional support throughout the employment journey.