Agile Transformation Manager

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: October 3, 2024

Job Description:

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: Libertyville Department: Information Technology Join our Global IT Organization as we help shape the future through digital, data, and AI. We are looking for a passionate, dynamic, Agile Transformation Manager to define and lead Global IT's Agile transformation journey and guide our organization and enterprise through a multi-year agile transformation and modern ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of agile principles and practices, and a proven track record of successfully implementing agile transformation. You will help train and guide nascent agile product and platform delivery teams while building scalable agile processes globally. This role is a highly visible and impactful position that will be a key change agent to reinforce an agile mindset shift across the enterprise. The Agile Coach will also lead the rollout and adoption of toolsets and practices across Global IT to support the transformation toward agile (i.e., automated regression testing tools, Azure DevOps). Hollister Incorporated operates in a hybrid work environment. Three days per week in the office in Libertyville, IL is required. Key components of role include: --- Expertise in Agile Methodologies: Well-versed in Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, or Lean, and will tailor these practices to fit the needs of our teams. In addition, you will have a deep understanding of how product-based teams work and the journey toward transforming an organization toward modern agile methods.--- Facilitate Change Management: Influential leader to guide teams in adopting new Agile working methods through direct coaching, leading to improved performance, workflows, better team dynamics, and higher quality outcomes. Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and buy-in from all stakeholders.--- Mentorship and Support: Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to teams and individuals on agile practices and principles. helping them overcome challenges and fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement.--- Promotion of Agile Mindset: Beyond teaching the mechanics of Agile, you will inspire and instill an Agile mindset across the broader organization and help teams embrace Agile practices and champion continuous improvement, unlocking potential for innovation and adaptability. --- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with leadership, product owners, and other stakeholders to align agile initiatives with business goals.--- Organizational Transformation: You will be integral to transforming the Global IT Organization into a responsive and effective entity, serving as a facilitator of change, mentor in Agile principles, and a guide in applying these principles to real-world scenarios. Responsibilities:

• Liaison & Communication
  • Communicate and instill Agile principles and practices to all levels of the organization.
  • Strategy and Planning
    • Define the strategy and plan for rolling out new Agile practices to enable our teams and leaders through their journey of adopting Agile principles and practices.
    • Drive cultural change by championing an Agile mindset across the organization.
    • Provide leadership for building Agile and Product Management skills for the enterprise.
    • Assess current processes and recommend improvements to adopt Agile best practices.
    • Identify and mitigate risks associated with agile transformation.
    • Development
      • Coach Global IT Associates in effective Agile delivery:
        • Conflict resolution
        • Continuous improvement
        • Cross-functional team development
        • Removing impediments
        • Aid with communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.
        • Aid in the establishment of Product Team KPIs and OKRs and overall agile transformation metrics to keep IT management informed about team progress.
        • Operational Leadership
          • Identify knowledge gaps and educate teams to close these gaps.
          • Coach teams to aid them in becoming self-organizing.
          • Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure teams stay on track with Agile techniques.
          • Support our VMO leader in the transformation of our PMO into a VMO (Value Management Office) and tracking an agile portfolio geared toward delivering business outcomes.
          • Support teams in determining resource allocations to support Agile practices.
          • Maintain objectivity in troubleshooting issues by applying Agile principles.
          • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly assessing and enhancing agile processes.
          • Metrics and Reporting
            • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of agile transformation efforts. Requirements:
              • 8-12 overall years experience.
              • 5+ years of experience as an Agile Coach with minimum of 2 years continuous experience as an Agile Coach in a large corporate setting is a key requirement for this role.
              • BS/BA Computer Science or equivalent related field of study.
              • Formal certification as either Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) or similar certifications.
              • Experience with scaled agile frameworks required.
              • A proven record of portfolio level Agile transformation required - execution experience is critical.
              • At least 2+ years foundational experience as an IT Delivery Lead, Release Train Engineer or Agile Product Manager preferred.
              • Experience in software development environments.
              • Proven record of implementing Agile techniques in large corporate settings, and various work cultures and environments. Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:
                • Thorough understanding of Agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures (Scrum Kanban, SAFe, etc).
                • Thorough understanding of DevOps and the software development lifecycle.
                • Knowledge of Agile metrics and reporting methods
                • A deep understanding of how product-based agile teams operate.
                • Experience with Agile tools.
                • Superior written, oral communication, and influencing skills with the ability to effectively interact with multiple levels of management and diverse personality types.
                • Strong people skills including facilitation, coaching and conflict resolution with the ability to motivate employees to elevated levels of performance.
                • Able to work independently; manage change and adapt approach in an evolving situation.
                • Team-player with the ability to work within a collaborative environment assuming the voice of diligence and influencing without authority.
                • Ability to collaborate with multiple Agile teams concurrently.
                • Ability to collaborate with global cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
                • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
                • Ability to travel 20% #LI-Hybrid Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, generous paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, generous retirement savings, and a unique Benefit of Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP). About Hollister Incorporated Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.Hollister is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/DisabilityJob Req ID: 33424

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