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Responsibilities PURPOSE OF POSITION The IS Senior Consultant plays a pivotal role in guiding delivery teams across the organization towards effective Agile practices, delivering high-quality products, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires strong leadership skills to inspire, coach, and support Agile frameworks to optimize team workflows and ensure efficient project delivery. This person will closely collaborate with multiple delivery teams to manage dependencies, remove impediments, and drive seamless release execution.

The IS Senior Consultant plays a pivotal role in guiding delivery teams across the organization towards effective Agile practices, delivering high-quality products, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires strong leadership skills to inspire, coach, and support Agile frameworks to optimize team workflows and ensure efficient project delivery. This person will closely collaborate with multiple delivery teams to manage dependencies, remove impediments, and drive seamless release execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) with a focus on maximizing team efficiency and high-quality results.
• Identify, track, and resolve impediments to mitigate potential impacts on project delivery.
• Manage cross-functional activities to identify dependencies, testing, release timelines to execute.
• Forecast beyond day-to-day activities, proactively managing risks, developing, and implementing strategies to address obstacles that hinder the team's progress.
• Act as a liaison between delivery teams to ensure clear and effective communication among delivery teams.
• Analyze and report key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive actionable next steps.
• Understand resource and capacity allocations across teams to optimize delivery efficiency.
• Track and manage the progress of release activities, ensuring timely and successful releases.
• Use Jira to manage and track Scrum ceremonies effectively, providing transparency and facilitating communication.
• Monitor team dynamics and performance, using feedback and metrics to address issues and enhance team cohesion.
• Advocate Agile best practices within the organization and promote a mindset of agility and adaptability across teams.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives developing and executing improvement plans.
• Provide leadership to teams on Agile principles, practices, and processes, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence.
• Cultivate an environment that values mutual respect, openness, and courage.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline strongly preferred but consideration may be given to an exceptional candidate with ten years relevant work experience
• At least six years of relevant work experience required
• Deep expertise in Scrum principles and practices, with a strong ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills, with experience guiding teams through process improvement.
• Intellectually curious and enthusiastic about learning new skills, and model a culture of continuous learning, mentoring, and coaching.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate openly, honestly, and directly.
• Excel at working independently or with minimal direction, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Strong ability to understand and empathize with others, fostering positive relationships and effective teamwork.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with team members at all levels and openly receptive to feedback.
• Continuous learning and up-to-date knowledge of Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Moderate to ad anced skills with Agile tools such as Jira

The job level may be modified upward based on the qualifications of the candidate

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with additional Agile frameworks such as Kanban.
• Experience with developing metric dashboards using BI tools.
• Experience as an Agile Coach or process improvement champion.
• Advanced Jira skills

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec,there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design,manufacturing and service - and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.

Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

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