Agile Coach III

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

More information is available on the company's website at: www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for engaging with complex teams, departments/programs, and stakeholders to promote an Agile mindset, serving as a trusted educator and consultant to teams and team leadership, ensuring the consistent application of Agile best practices and tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evangelize Agile values and principles across the organization to influence business agility.

Guide complex teams and/or small departments/programs in designing methods of visualizing and collaboratively managing their work.

Plan and facilitate moderately complex and/or team level meetings for purposes of idea generation, planning, retrospection, problem solving, and alignment.

Help team/program leaders foster an agile environment and address systemic impediments that constrict the flow of value through teams.

Guide teams and/or programs in designing feedback mechanisms to promote frequent learning and adaptation.

Mentor, coach, train, and provide feedback to team members; may provide feedback to leadership on Agile mindset of team.

Provide guidance to leadership on team and/or program composition and alignment based on organizational needs/changes.

Participate in Center of Excellence/Community of Practice activities and apply Agile practices.

Attend external educational events and share new knowledge internally.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in business, computer science, engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Five (5) or more years of experience in Agile coaching or a related role

Experience in project management or team leadership

Certified Scrum Manager - PSM I, CSM or equivalent

SAFe Scrum Master Certification - Certification in Scaled Agile practices

SKILLS

Strong understanding of Agile methodology and its principles

Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks, such as Scrum or SAFe

Strong empathy skills

Knowledge of iteration planning processes and techniques

Skilled in team and workshop facilitation

Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relationships with stakeholders

Ability to drive process optimization

Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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