Responsibilities
Lead advocate for the Vesta Agile Framework
Removes impediments identified by the team
Uncompromisingly advocate for quality of product and process
Teaches and coaches Product Owners, Development team members and stakeholders on execution within the Vesta Agile Framework specifically focusing on
Decomposing stories to the right level so that they can be completed within a single sprint
Ensuring the team maintains a backlog of refined stories sufficient to always be working items that deliver high amounts of business value
Ensuring only stories that satisfy the Definition of Ready are included in a sprint
Ensuring only stories that meet the Definition of Done are marked complete
Keeping ceremonies focused and within time boxes
Monitors backlog gauge metrics and reacts to ensure a constant flow of high business value items through the development pipeline
Facilitates ceremonies as requested
Primary contact for PMO to ensure all reporting requirements are met
Updates Definition of Done Self Assessment for all closed story
Updates Story Class for all closed story
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
5+ years of relevant IT experience including thorough understanding of customer/ stakeholder relationships, business analysis, prioritization, estimation and capacity management
Must have through understanding of interactive/ incremental software development
Complete understanding of agile processes such as Scrum, XP, and Kanban
Must have recognized education in agile processes, certification preferred
Must have been a member of an agile team for at least 2 years
Understand agile metrics and reporting techniques
Experience using Jira to track and make visible sprint backlog work flow preferred
Familiarity and experience working with big data ecosystem and technologies preferred
Experience to explain and promote agile engineering practices such as pair programming, continuous delivery, TDD, BDD and refactoring preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Must be able to work independently and display initiative, self-motivation and dedication necessary for timely and successful work completion.
Must have demonstrated history of impeccable integrity, ethics and fair play.
Self-starter and a team player that will thrive in a fast paced environment.
High level of proficiency with MS Office tools.
**Responsibilities**:
- Lead advocate for the Vesta Agile Framework
- Removes impediments identified by the team
- Uncompromisingly advocate for quality of product and process
- Teaches and coaches Product Owners, Development team members and