Agile Team Lead

Company Overview: Lean Tech is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia. We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate projections offer a multitude of opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering teams across Latin America and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge developments in multiple industries. We are seeking an experienced Senior + Agile CoE Team Lead that will champion the widespread adoption of agile methodologies within Lean Solutions Group. This senior-level role focuses on enhancing organizational efficiency and collaboration by supervising agile teams, forming strategic frameworks, and ensuring rigorous implementation of best practices. You will play a key role in aligning stakeholders, guiding comprehensive team training, and crafting action plans for ongoing improvements. Utilizing your strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent communication skills, you will drive continuous enhancement by leveraging agile and DevOps tools. Your impact extends beyond immediate duties, contributing to the organization's overall success and adaptability to emerging challenges. Location: Hybrid What you will be doing: Supervise and Lead Agile Teams: Supervising and leading Agile teams involves personnel management and team leadership. Develop Agile General Strategies: The definition and execution of Agile strategies relate to strategic planning and direction. Implement Best Practices: Establishing and promoting Agile best practices and standards throughout the organization involves policy definition and standards promotion. Manage Communication with Customers and Stakeholders: This involves external relationship management and alignment with organizational objectives. Team Training and Development: Providing training and development to the Agile team relates to personnel development and team management. Reporting and Metrics: Generate periodic quality reports that include key metrics, test results, trends, and identified issues essential for decision-making. Task Updates in Management Tool: Ensure that team tasks and objectives are kept up to date in the tool used for tracking and managing OKRs. Action Plan Development: Develop specific action plans in response to identified issues, detailing the actions to be taken and responsibilities. Conduct Dedicated Branch Audits: Carry out regular audits to assess quality, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with established standards. Organize and Lead Training Initiatives: Organize knowledge-sharing forums, skill development programs, and mentorship opportunities. Optimize Agile Processes: Lead initiatives to continuously improve Agile processes and customize strategies to meet specific requirements. Participation in Meetings with Leadership Team: Collaborate with other leaders in strategic meetings to align the Agile strategy with organizational objectives. Ensuring Goal Compliance: Ensure the Agile team meets established key objectives and results (OKRs) and address deviations. Development of Work Methodologies: Establish and continuously improve work methodologies used by the Agile team. Risk Management: Identifying and managing risks in projects is focused on quality-related risk management. Continuous Improvement: Seek opportunities for improvement in Agile processes and operational efficiency. Requirements & Qualifications To excel in this role, you should possess: Intermediate proficiency in Agile Methodologies, with familiarity in frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP. 7+ years of experience in agile environments, demonstrating leadership and strategic planning abilities. Proficiency in Agile Management Tools like Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, or Asana. Intermediate skills in the Facilitation of Agile Events, including daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint planning. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to maintain relationship management and needs tracking. Excellent interdisciplinary communication skills to convey complex technical concepts efficiently. Proficiency with collaboration technologies, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Confluence. Intermediate ability to adapt to new technologies and integrate them into agile processes. Sound understanding of analytics and metrics for performance reporting and data-driven decision making. Basic understanding of DevOps Integration and automation tools. High proficiency in English (B2+ level). Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Nice to have Experience with ClickUp for project management. Advanced understanding of DevOps practices and tools beyond CI/CD. Experience in customizing Agile processes for different organizational needs. Familiarity with additional agile frameworks like Crystal or Disciplined Agile. Possession of certifications like Certified Agile Leader or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification. Strong negotiation and influencing skills to drive agile adoption. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning within Agile transformation. Soft skills Effective Customer Communication: Engage with customers and stakeholders, understand their needs, and incorporate feedback into agile enhancements. Strong Leadership and Team Management: Inspire confidence in team members and promote collaboration. Excellent Time Management: Prioritize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. Data-Driven Problem Solving: Utilize analytics and metrics to make informed decisions. Empathy and Active Listening: Understand and address team members' and stakeholders' concerns. Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Demonstrate openness to change and commitment to lifelong learning. Proficient Conflict Management: Resolve disagreements constructively. Strategic Influence and Quality Orientation: Persuade teams to adhere to quality standards. Seamless Interdisciplinary Communication: Convey complex technical concepts clearly across departments. Why you will love Lean Tech: Join a powerful tech workforce and help us change the world through technology. Professional development opportunities with international customers. Collaborative work environment. Career path and mentorship programs that will lead to new levels. Join Lean Tech and contribute to shaping the data landscape within a dynamic and growing organization. Your skills will be honed, and your contributions will play a vital role in our continued success. Lean Tech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr