Agile Team Coach – 56442-AR in Little Rock, Arkansas

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OFFICE LOCATION

Location is flexible within the US.

This position is remote.

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WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and
waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we
develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest
environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work
is guided by our values, which include acommitment to
diversityand
respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission
to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to
love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talent
playlist on
YouTubeto
hear stories from staff or
visitGlassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work
environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging
and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only
achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects
the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent
and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take
a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in
addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please
apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC,
“you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

TNC IT is on an Agile journey in pursuit of more focused value delivery,
greater transparency, clearer prioritization, and enhanced team
self-organization. Agile Team Coaches are each a key part of the Agile
Center of Excellence (ACoE). Coaches conduct Agile transformation
activities across IT in concert with ACoE guidance, the IT leadership
team, Project Management Office (PMO), and the broader TNC IT strategy.
This role will also support the ongoing setup and scaling of the ACoE.
Coaches work with teams across IT to start or deepen their Agile
transitions. This includes coaching teams new to Agile as well as teams
that have undergone an initial transition effort. Successful candidates
will work with teams proactively and responsively, assess progress and
challenges, ensure continuous improvement, and address support requests
related to Agile principles, practices, and supporting technology tools
(i.e., Atlassian suite).

For new-to-Agile teams, Agile Team Coaches will embed in a team or two
for some time to understand current state, assess Agile health,
kickstart or deepen Agile transitions, and train teams in
self-organizing around Agile principles and practices. As these initial
objectives are met, coaches will then ensure the teams’ day-to-day
self-sufficiency in Agile and begin transitions in other new-to-Agile
teams. Alongside this work, Coaches will provide recurring support to
teams that have completed an initial transition through periodic
check-ins, trainings, and similar activities to deepen these teams’
agility.

Individuals in this role collaborate upwards and laterally with ACoE
colleagues and other IT staff to ensure alignment in Agile approaches
and mindset. Coaches will work collaboratively with the PMO and Project
Managers (PMs) to ensure positive mission- and team-oriented project
approaches and outcomes.

The ACoE also provides the main administrative support for about 600
Jira, Jira Service Management, and Confluence users. The successful
candidate for this role will assist with this sup ort, including access
management, setting up new projects and spaces, and troubleshooting tool
issues.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I make a difference?” but you
don’t know where to go or have the time to do it? At The Nature
Conservancy, you can make a difference every day!

Agile Team Coaches support our Information Technology (IT) teams on
their Agile journeys. This unique opportunity lets you bring your
experience to shape the future state of agility across TNC IT. By
joining our team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be
reckoned with: a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for
our planet.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work independently to teach the Agile mindset, Manifesto, principles,
and core processes to teams new to Agile.

Independently assess what Agile methodology best suits teams new to
Agile, then establish Agile events, processes, and tooling according to
this assessment.

Ensure proper coordination and collaboration with other teams.

Use health checks, coaching experience, stakeholder input, team member
input, and other sources to assist teams in deepening their Agile
journeys.

Help individuals and teams set up and troubleshoot Jira projects and
Confluence sp