Agile Coach

Job description

There are 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before in our 175-year history. Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa (US-IA) - Johnston 
Function: Information Technology
Title: Agile Coach - 60300 

Your Responsibilities

 

As an Agile Coach you will facilitate implementation of the agile operating model at John Deere Financial by coaching leadership and teams, providing guidance to ensure effective application of agile values and principles.  You will also serve as an agent of change that models and reinforces agile values. In addition, you will: 

 

·  Lead and mentor other Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters
·  Assess agile maturity for teams, facilitating improved outcomes
·  Collaborate with teams to adapt practices and help them challenge status quo

 

 

Required Skills, Experiences and Competencies

 

·  Mastery Level in Agile development processes, methodology, and scaling
·  Proven ability to coach and develop others
·  Ability to proactively indentify impediments and experience overcoming roadblocks
·  Passion for agile mindset, methodology, and principles
·  Ability to facilitate decisioning
·  Continuously learning and incorporating new ideas into the Agile Operating Model
·  Understands competency maturity and collaborates with teams to continuously improve
·  Experience in agile coaching (5+ years)
·  Industry Recognized Advanced Agile Coaching Certification - (e.g. Certified Enterprise Coach)
·  Experience translating technical concepts into non-technical terms
·  2+ years people leadership experience

 

 

Desired Skills, Experiences and Competencies

 

·  Understanding of the technologies & architecture of the product area
·  Working understanding of multiple technologies, development methods and systems,
·  Working understanding of programming languages

 

 

Education (or equivalent work experience)

 

·  4-year degree or equivalent work experience

 

 

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here  to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Nearest Major Market: Des Moines