Agile Project Management Coach

Our client isan innovative Web3 fintech infrastructure startup on a mission to revolutionizedecentralized finance through our Decentralized Private Key Management ecosystem andpioneering Key Permission Smart Contracts. Backed by $1.2M in funding and strategicpartnerships with MANTRA IDA and Qupital we bridge traditional finance and Web3technology to create nextgeneration financial products. Their team is composed of highly skilledprofessionals including cofounders from Cambridge University who thrive on versatilityinnovation and the rapid development of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products).

Who Theyre Looking For

Our client is seeking an experienced Agile Project Management Coach with a deep understanding of opensource projects to guide their teams toward best practices and help elevate the maturity of agile processes.

As an Agile Project Management Coach with experience in opensource software development you will play a pivotal role in coaching teams to adopt and optimize agile practices. Your experience in both agile methodologies and opensource culture will enable you to provide tailored coaching foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Coaching & Mentorship:

Provide handson coaching on agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban Lean etc.) to teams working on opensource software projects.
Help teams transition to agile practices ensuring proper understanding and implementation of agile frameworks.
Mentor team leads Scrum Masters Product Owners and other stakeholders in agile roles to enhance their effectiveness.
Conduct regular retrospectives sprint reviews and planning sessions to continuously improve processes.

• Open Source Project Expertise:

Leverage your experience in the opensource software development environment to help teams navigate the unique challenges of collaborating across distributed diverse teams.
Advise on best practices for managing opensource contributions handling pull requests version control and maintaining project health.
Foster a culture of transparency inclusivity and collaboration within opensource communities.

• Process Improvement:

Assess current workflows identify areas for improvement and implement agile transformations where necessary.
Help teams define clear goals deliverables and measurable outcomes while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
Facilitate conflict resolution and ensure that communication flows smoothly across all levels of the project.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

Partner with leadership and stakeholders to align project delivery with organizational goals ensuring agile processes are supporting strategic priorities.
Ensure that there is effective communication between development teams and nontechnical stakeholders.
Promote agile principles within the broader organization to build understanding and support for agile adoption.

• Training & Workshops:

Develop and deliver agile training sessions workshops and seminars tailored to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Create learning materials and resources to support continuous learning and development for teams and individuals.

Key Requirements

• Experience:

Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager Scrum Master or Agile Coach with a strong focus on opensource software projects.
Deep understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban Lean etc.) and a solid track record of successfully coaching teams through agile transformations.
Familiarity with the opensource ecosystem including version control systems (e.g. Git) issue tracking (e.g. Jira GitHub Issues) and the dynamics of communitydriven development.
Experience working in remote or distributed teams and managing crossfunctional collaborations across various time zones.

• Skills:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Strong facilitation skills able to guide teams through agile ceremonies and retrospectives.
Expertise in mentoring and coaching individuals at different experience levels from junior developers to senior leadership.
Proficiency with agile project management tools (e.g. Jira Trello Asana Monday.com etc.).

• Education & Certifications:

A degree in Computer Science Engineering Business or a related field or equivalent experience.
Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certified Agile Coach (ICPACC) or equivalent preferred.

NicetoHave Skills:

• Experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines and DevOps practices in an agile environment.
• Familiarity with software documentation and developer tools commonly used in opensource projects.
• Experience with scaling agile in large organizations or distributed teams.
  

Why Join Us

• Technical Innovation: Work on cuttingedge cryptographic solutions and shape the futureof blockchain infrastructure.
• Strategic Impact: Join as a technical cofounder with significant influence on productdirection and company strategy.
• Global Collaboration: Engage with a distributed team while enjoying a flexible worklifebalance.
• Growth Potential: Benefit from substantial equity offerings and leadership opportunities.
• DeveloperCentric Culture: Thrive in an environment that prioritizes technical excellenceand continuous learning.