Agile and Infrastructure Staffing

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Agile Coach (Senior, Mid-Level)

ACI provides Senior Agile Coaches/ Consultants who guide organizations in adopting and scaling Agile methodologies and practices. They are responsible for coaching and mentoring teams, leaders, and stakeholders to promote an Agile mindset and foster continuous improvement.

The role of a senior Agile coach is crucial in driving successful Agile transformations and ensuring sustained Agile adoption and maturity within organizations. They act as change agents, guiding teams and leaders towards achieving business agility and enabling organizations to respond effectively to market dynamics and customer needs.

Scrum Master

ACI provides Senior Scrum Masters and Mid-Career Scrum Masters who are a facilitative leader, a key role in Agile Scrum methodology. They are responsible for ensuring that the Scrum framework is implemented effectively and that the team follows Agile principles and practices.

The Scrum Master plays a vital role in enabling the Scrum team to deliver high-quality products and embrace Agile values. By providing guidance, coaching, and removing obstacles. The Scrum Master helps to maximize the team’s potential, foster continuous improvement, and drive successful Agile implementations.

Product Owner

ACI provides Product Owners and Product Managers who are critical in Agile software development, responsible for defining and prioritizing the product or program backlog, maximizing the value of the product, and ensuring that customer and stakeholder needs are met.

The Agile Product Owner serves as the bridge between stakeholders, customers, and the development team, ensuring that the product meets customer expectations, delivers value, and aligns with business objectives. By taking ownership of the product backlog and actively engaging with stakeholders, the Product Owner plays a crucial role in driving the success of Agile projects and delivering high-quality products.

Release Train Engineer (SAFe®)

ACI provides Release Train Engineers (RTEs) who ensure the smooth execution of Agile Release Trains (ARTs) by coordinating program-level processes and activities. Key responsibilities include:

Program Coordination: Aligning teams and stakeholders to achieve program goals.

Release Train Planning: Leading the planning for each Program Increment (PI), prioritizing features, and establishing roadmaps.

Dependency Management: Managing dependencies within the ART and with external teams.

Metrics and Reporting: Tracking program performance and providing transparent reporting to stakeholders.

Agile Coaching: Guiding teams in SAFe practices and facilitating Agile ceremonies.

Continuous Improvement: Promoting process optimization and problem-solving.

Stakeholder Engagement: Ensuring alignment between business goals and program execution.

The RTE drives success by fostering collaboration, managing risks, and ensuring the ART delivers value efficiently.

ITIL 4, Lean, and DevOps Coaches

ACI provides technical coaches who provide guidance and support to individuals or teams in technical disciplines. They possess deep expertise in specific technologies, frameworks, or programming languages and are skilled in mentoring and coaching others to enhance their technical skills and knowledge.

Technical coaches play a crucial role in supporting the technical growth and success of individuals and teams. By providing mentorship, training, and guidance, they help organizations improve their technical capabilities, deliver high-quality solutions, and stay at the forefront of technology advancements.

Agile Operations Specialists

ACI’s Agile Operations specialists apply Agile principles to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and adaptability within organizations. Their key responsibilities include:

Process Optimization: Streamlining workflows by eliminating inefficiencies and using Agile practices like Kanban or Scrum.

Agile Transformation: Leading Agile adoption, providing training, and offering ongoing support to ensure success.

Continuous Improvement: Promoting regular retrospectives to boost team productivity and performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Encouraging communication and alignment across departments to resolve conflicts and achieve shared goals.

Agile Tools and Metrics: Implementing tools to monitor performance and enable data-driven decision-making.

Agile Governance: Ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational objectives through governance frameworks.

Agile Mindset and Culture: Promoting autonomy, accountability, and continuous learning to foster an Agile culture.

These specialists drive operational excellence, helping teams quickly adapt to market changes and deliver value efficiently.

Agile Data/Tool Chain Integrator

ACI provides Agile Data and Tool Chain Integrators who specialize in optimizing data flow and tool utilization within Agile environments. They bridge the gap between data engineering, software development, and stakeholders to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

Data Integration: Designing and implementing data pipelines to ensure seamless data flow and quality across systems.

Tool Integration: Configuring and aligning project management, version control, and testing tools with Agile workflows.

Toolchain Configuration: Customizing toolchains to optimize efficiency and meet team requirements.

Automation and Orchestration: Automating repetitive tasks and streamlining processes to reduce manual effort.

Collaboration and Communication: Fostering cross-team collaboration and ensuring smooth data and tool usage.

Agile Methodologies and Practices: Aligning integration efforts with Agile principles, promoting iterative development, and embracing DevOps practices.

Troubleshooting and Support: Resolving issues with data integration and toolchain configuration.

Continuous Improvement: Continuously optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and Agile practices.

These integrators play a crucial role in driving high-quality, timely software delivery by ensuring smooth operations and collaboration across Agile teams.