Req ID: 365076
NTT DATA 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 Agile Transformation Coach to join our team in Arlington (REMOTE), Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).
Job Summary:
NTT DATA is seeking an Agile Transformation Coach to accelerate a transition from a traditional Waterfall SDLC approach to a modern delivery model incorporating Agile, Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, and DevSecOps practices. This role will champion Agile adoption and enable measurable outcomes by coaching, guiding, and empowering self-directed application development teams. The Agile Transformation Coach will partner with stakeholders at all levels, remove barriers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you are motivated to help others succeed while continuously improving, learning new practices, and advancing delivery efficiency and effectiveness, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
Job Duties:
Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners and team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, team dynamics, and facilitation techniques
Coach executives and stakeholders to align expectations and roles within an Agile operating model
Build coalitions across business lines and job functions in a matrixed organization
Translate client insights into actionable team direction, working with leadership and Product Owners to prioritize features based on business value
Guide teams through positive change by adopting tools, technical practices, and process improvements that highlight the value of Agile feedback loops within a delivery workflow.
Act as a hands-on partner and coach, providing real-time advice and support as teams navigate and overcome challenges
Drive continuous improvement by promoting Agile engineering practices, enhancing communication, and building collective team skills and capabilities
Additional Duties:
Develop, track, and report delivery and transformation metrics for stakeholders
Coach, mentor, and train junior and mid-level delivery team members
Design and deliver targeted technical and Agile training programs aligned to business needs
Support the development of technology-specific solutions
Manage task scope with respect to budget, resourcing, and geographic considerations
Lead implementation and enhancement of service delivery
Support the sales organization in pre-sales activities, including solutioning and proposal support
Identify opportunities for innovation and improved ways of working
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years of experience in information technology
Minimum 8 years of experience in Agile coaching, training, or Agile team leadership
Minimum 5 years of experience with Kanban practices and implementation
Minimum 5 years of experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, and relevant plug-ins)
Minimum 3 years of hands-on DevOps experience, including test-driven development, unit testing, trunk-based development, and source-control configuration
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Suitability Determination
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Experience coaching and training teams in Git source control, dashboard design and development, automated testing concepts, and continuous delivery practices
Experience working across multiple departments to coordinate and support the orderly execution of strategy and direction
Experience presenting and advocating for the benefits of Agile ways of working and a DevOps culture to diverse audiences
Experience evaluating, experimenting with, and adopting emerging technologies, and sharing insights with others
Exceptional organizing and planning skills to manage and oversee project deliverables
Genuine desire to help others succeed
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $105,840 - $245,000. 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, life and 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.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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