Job#: 2045553

Job Description:

LEAD CONSULTANT (AGILE PROGRAM MANAGER)
WHO WE ARE
Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients.?Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com.
At Apex Systems, we prioritize professional development, work-life balance, and fostering a collaborative culture. We value our teams well-being and recognize the importance of building strong relationships. That is why we organize regular team-building events and philanthropic days to give back to the community - fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among our team.
Join us for career advancement, innovative solutions, and a supportive environment focused on your success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Apex is seeking a dynamic Lead Consultant with strong consultative skills to act as an Agile Program Manager, Coach, Scrum Master and Kanban Lead Internal Practice Consultant within our Consulting Practice as part of our Apex Systems Solutions Delivery Organization. This role is best suited for someone with a deep understanding of organizational operating models, various Agile frameworks and best practices, to support all elements of the enterprise, including tools, process and people perspectives. An ideal candidate shows a passion for mentoring, communicates clearly, leverages tact in dealing with all levels of personnel while creating a compelling vision of the end game. This role will lead engagements, influencing people, leaders and management that directly interface with and oversee transformations.The Lead Consultant will also provide subject matter expertise and will help to mentor Apex Systems' internal Consultants in their career growth and development. This role will be responsible for meeting client deliverables and internal consulting practice contributions and leadership. This role may include quarterly travel.
RESPONSIBLITIES

• Build strong client, industry, and technical community relationships and represent Apex Systems as leaders in Industry and Professional events and communities. Develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Demonstrate expert-level technical knowledge, skills, and effective professional consulting skills. Serve as a subject matter expert. Build trust and respect among internal and external stakeholders and model collaborative teamwork.
• Provide thought leadership to inspire others about agile principles and their benefits, create an engagement roadmap, communication plan, and any necessary reports for client delivery.
• Evaluate the culture and structure of the organization, collaborate with client staff to establish a long-term vision and guiding principles, identify obstacles and impacts of initiatives, and create strategies that ensure successful implementation.
• Oversee and ensure all deliverables are met in alignment with the Statement of Work.
• Support a shift to product-centric delivery versus project-centric delivery through various education and tactical recommendations. Make recommendations to align the organization, define roles and responsibilities, and support major structural changes needed to optimize transformation outcomes.
• Guide the Agile Transformation by creating a tailored Agile framework or suggesting an existing one that fits the organizations needs. Document comprehensively in a detailed, dynamic Playbook, while enhancing the Client's current Agile practices to prevent redundant efforts.
• Design a plan of action or roadmap to drive adoption and alignment with strategic initiatives across the enterprise. Work continuously with the Client to overcome Agile maturity gaps through regular assessment of personnel, teams, programs, etc.
• Oversee delivery planning, handle project risks, prepare documentation, and assist in team development by supporting their commitments, eliminating obstacles, and utilizing organizational resources to enhance project work capacity.
• Lead and mentor other team members and direct reports that are deployed to target programs, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), teams to ensure cohesive delivery of coaching, high-quality deliverables, meet project deadlines, and take responsibility for engagement and team success.
• Develop metrics and track/evaluate performance of agile programs, services and initiatives. Develop workflows, dashboards, metrics and reports to provide the teams with meaningful operational/performance metrics and status reports.
• Support ad-hoc reporting, including KPIs / team-level metrics, etc. and materials for managers as needed.
• Easily step into pivotal scaled roles, such as Portfolio Manager, Product Manager, Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, Kanban Lead, etc. as needed.
• Support Product Owners in managing expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and helping to implement an effective system of project governance.
• Work with Executives and Leadership to evaluate and recommend adjustments to annual funding practices and intake processes.
• Help implement new ways of thinking and working while creating a culture focused on value delivery and continuous improvement.
• Strategically account for long-term sustainment of transformation through designing Centers of Excellence standards, establishing Communities of Practice, and staying in tune with the client's technology and product initiatives to support mechanisms for cross-training and innovation.
• Demonstrate professional level consulting skills, leadership skills, and executive-level communication/presentation skills. Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to acquire skills to meet business needs.
• Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value. Listen and seek to understand the client and meet their needs, proactively provide solutions and approach adversity with a consultative, solution-focused mindset.
• Stay attuned to the future needs of the client and work with internal resources to identify opportunities. Participate in sales pursuits by providing strategic guidance, estimates, scoping and other pre-sales activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of overall agile experience
• 6+ years of experience as an Agile Program Manager in a large organization
• 3+ years Scrum Master experience, leading distributed teams at scale
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Organizational Design, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field (applicable education and experience may be substituted) Master's Degree a plus.
• Scrum and/or Kanban Certification, SAFe Certification (SPC6) or other scaled implementation certification required.
• Project Management Certification preferred.
• Additional Coaching-related Certification preferred.
• Experience with launching Waterfall teams into an Agile methodology (Scrum or Kanban)
• Experience developing Agile Transformation training materials and/or overseeing the creation of such materials.
• Experience with leading an Agility assessment and framework design of similar size/scale
• Demonstrated ability to guide executives through the organizational design, agility transformation and transition from a traditional mindset to a Lean-Agile mindset.
• Experience in various Agile-tracking tools, such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow etc. and Project Management Tools such as Planview, MS Project, Clarity, Basecamp, etc.
• Excellent creative, conceptual, storytelling, and analytic thinking skills
• Excellent writing skills, strong communication and presentation skills
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work in team setting and independently.
• Exceptional leadership, time management and organizational skills

OUR AWESOME BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Training and Advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Partial Gym Membership Paid
• Team Building Events

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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