Description
For our Banking client based in Zurich we are currently looking for a
Subject Matter Expert (Coach the coach)
Start Date: 01.11.2013
Duration: 2 months
Location: Zurich
Languages: German AND English
In the context of the Agile Transformation Program a Project Management/Agile Transfer Agent is required on a very senior level with a respective Coach the Coach approach.
Scope of work:
Defining agile transformation approach and hands-on coaching of projects and teams in applying agile practices (SCRUM or Kanban) and transforming to agile teams
Tasks:
- Planning and running agile readiness workshop
- Establishing agile transformation approach for the organization
- Evaluating agile training and coaching needs of the involved teams
- Providing agile trainings (methods, role specific training for SCRUM Master and Product Owner)
- Providing hands-on agile coaching to the involved teams and projects
- Evaluating, managing and supporting resolution of agile impediments backlog
- Reporting regularly on the progress of the agile transformation
Must:
- SCRUM or Kanban Certification (eg SCRUM Master, Product Owner)
- Extensive know-how AND practical experience (2-3 years) in applying agile methods (SCRUM or Kanban development methods)
- Extensive experience in leading agile teams (a.g. as SCRUM Master or Product Owner) - min. 2-3 years
- Experience in coaching teams to apply agile methods and practices
- Moderation Skills (moderating workshops, planning meetings, daily stand-ups and retrospectives)
- Languages: German AND English
- Social skills: proficient communication skills on all management levels, ability to persuade people, ability to handle many tasks in parallel
Nice to Have:
- Know-How of Solution Delivery Framework