Agile Coach and Team Leader

5 days ago


Pasco, Washington, United States Ardent Services Full time

We offer a highly competitive salary of $140,000 per year for an experienced Agile Coach to join our team in the Washington D.C. Metro area.

About Ardent Services

Ardent Services is a company committed to solving complex problems for our clients while prioritizing the well-being and professional development of our employees. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and career growth, making us an ideal place to work for those seeking a fulfilling life and career.

Job Description

This role requires a seasoned Agile Coach with experience in implementing agile methodologies across large teams in high-compliance environments. The ideal candidate will guide and support over 50 federal IT technical contractors within a multi-million-dollar program with the Department of Homeland Security.

Responsibilities:
  • Implement and foster agile values and practices across the program, tailoring methods such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean to suit project-specific needs and federal guidelines.
  • Collaborate with Government Leadership to coordinate project activities.
  • Act as a facilitator who ensures that the assigned Contractor development team provides software development services using prescribed agile practices.
  • Remove impediments blocking team progress.
  • Work with the development team and Product Owner to estimate user stories planned for upcoming Sprints.
  • Ensure acceptance criteria are achieved for each delivered user story.
  • Conduct agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.
  • Provide ongoing education and coaching to team members and stakeholders on agile principles and practices.
  • Develop tailored coaching plans to address the specific needs of various teams within the program.
Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • 10 years of experience in agile coaching, preferably within federal IT projects or similar high-compliance environments.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or similar agile certifications.
  • Proven ability to lead and coach large teams in agile adoption across multiple departments or groups.
  • Deep knowledge of agile methodologies and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with agile project management tools such as JIRA, and Confluence.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Understanding of federal contracting processes and compliance requirements.
What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including highly competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and a rewarding work environment. Our company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.



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