Scaled Agile Framework Program Consultant (SPC)/Waterfall Coach

Company: COUNTRY Financial
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

At COUNTRY Financial, our Scaled Agile Framework Program Consultant (SPC)/Waterfall Coach is a member of the Project Management Office (PMO) that will coach and mentor other project managers and teams. This position will help mature project delivery practices which include both waterfall and agile. This role requires the aptitude to take a pragmatic approach in coaching teams with the ability to adapt based on their "readiness" to pivot to SAFe, Agile, or a hybrid approach to delivery execution. This role coordinates and monitors projects or programs from initiation through delivery and close. Gathers required data from end-users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create specifications. Serves as liaisons between technical and non-technical departments in order to effectively manage expectations, scope, schedule and budget to ensure targets and requirements are met. Ensures projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Keeps leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results. This position is part of a job family. Placement will be determined by skills and qualifications of the candidate. Responsibilities: Creates, manages and executes project/program plans. Builds strong working relationships with team members, vendors/contractors, business and ITS partners to aide in effective execution. Ensures the establishment of scope and priorities, management of risks/issues/dependencies, implementation of solutions, and change management activities. Ability to manage and track budget and budget variance. Preferred Qualifications: Experienced and certified Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Program Consultant (SPC) with in-depth knowledge of Scaled Agile, Scrum, and Kanban 5 years working in an Agility training/coaching role with exposure to large size organizational transformations Must have experience managing large multi-million dollar projects/programs to coach and mentor other project/program manager and teams. Experience delivering and managing traditional waterfall and Agile work High level of detail and analytics with experience performing portfolio management and executive reporting Required Qualifications: Typically requires:Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in information technology or project management OR,Master's degree and at least 6 years of experience in information technology or project management OR,At least 10 years of experience in information technology or project management.1 year lead experience. Physical Requirements: Normal office environment. Work may extend beyond normal business hours as business needs dictate. For more details about careers at COUNTRY Financial -, please visit us online at /careers. COUNTRY Financial does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.PandoLogic. Keywords: Agile Consultant, Location: Bloomington, IL - 61701

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