NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Director of Business Agility - Agile Coach to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan (US-MI), United States (US).

Mentor & Educate

• Mentor & educate colleagues including other coaches Agile practitioners, software team members, product owners, business stakeholders, etc.
• Base mentoring on best practices as well as practical approaches to what will work best for the team, train, and/or client
• Coach teams which may be at different levels of Agile maturity
• Run workshops as needed on topics such as specific ceremonies, story decomposition, road mapping, etc.

Training

• Assess areas where training maybe needed for the team and/or stakeholders
• Develop and/or customize standard Nexient materials to address needs
• Customize standard SAFe training materials with client relevant examples, as necessary
• Facilitate and conduct training

Facilitate Team Success

• Facilitate team process (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Assess current state and identify opportunities for improvement and transparency based on practices that are pragmatically align with the organizations specific constraints and opportunities while remaining true to the Agile Manifesto.
• As a mentor, the Agile Coach is responsible for guiding teams into the Agile methodology, providing employees with feedback and means of improvement, catalyzing organizational growth and answering questions. They provide hands-on support to all employees, collaborating with people across widely varying levels and roles, leading teams toward further understanding and adoption of Agile as well as overall company growth and improvement

Develop Agile Adoption Strategy

• Working with the key stakeholders, participate and possibly facilitate organizational adoption strategy design and implementation, from the introduction of Agile and employee education, to fostering teams and cultures that practice Agile, to sustaining Agile methodologies and continually offering strategies for improvement

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of consulting experience with a focus in the Agile environment
• 10+ years of business operations experience in one or more of the following (e.g., invoicing, SOW, margins, utilization)
• 10+ years of experience in management of program management processes and standards using Agile, SAFe, Lean, and Waterfall

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in showing high EQ (empathy, self-awareness, motivation, self-regulation, and social skills) across organizations
• Experience as an Agile Transformation Leader collaborating with Agile and non-Agile (external) teams
• Outstanding relationship management skills to work with personnel at Executive levels
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to audiences of all levels, including client-facing skills
• Experience with recruiting and building out teams; experienced management with a strong history of mentoring others
• Experience in understanding business context and providing value-added outcomes
• Experience in understanding technology and industry trends and ability to recommend relevant solutions to clients
• Ability to facilitate and lead meetings to reach conclusions, identify tasks, record actions, and achieve results
• Ability to lead, train, and provide feedback to staff and corresponding managers
• Experience leading effective collaboration across a team of project managers focusing on different functional areas for the same project
• Expert using Agile project & program management tools (Jira, Jira Align, Azure Dev Ops (TFS) , VersionOne, Rally, etc.)
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC5) Certification (or another enterprise Agile certification)
• Ability to work different U.S. time zones
• Up to 25% travel in 2022, subject to change in 2023

Recommended Certification(s):

• PfMP- PMI Portfolio Management Professional

• SAFe LPM - Scaled Agile Framework Lean Portfolio Management Professional

Must reside in the US

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role Is $126,900.00-$293,800.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, lifeand AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.