Monday, February 04, 2008

Rally Software - Agile Coach/Engagement Manager

[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4348

Agile Coach/Engagement Manager Opportunity in Boulder, CO
Posted by: "Cari Schweitzer" Cari.Schweitzer@rallydev.com
Date: Mon Feb 4, 2008 9:45 pm ((PST))

Rally Software Development (www.rallydev.com
) located in Boulder, CO is a dynamic, growing company that provides
software-driven enterprises with the knowledge, coaching and tooling
needed to succeed with Agile development practices.



Due to our success, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Agile
Development Consultant and Engagement Manager. An ideal candidate would
have experience and interest in extending skills in the following
areas.



Qualifications:



· Consulting background with process, change management with
Agile preferred- you will be working with multiple clients through on
site collaboration and remote support

· Coaching Agile project teams - bringing experience with
methods such as Scrum, XP, Lean, FDD, DSDM, or Crystal.

· Vendor and Engagement management experience - experience
leading consulting engagements, managing scope, time, cost, quality, risk,
and stakeholder expectations.

· Solutions selling experience - Identifying new areas of
opportunity and proposing

potential solutions.

· Training experience - we develop our own collateral in close
partnership with leading experts in the agile community and deliver
training to customer teams.

· Experience in leading technical teams - coaching, teaching
and guiding people in the various roles in a project driven organization.

· Facilitation skills in leading planning meetings, reviews,
and retrospectives.

· Excellent presentation skills -

· Willingness to travel 50%- we're a company that is expanding
within the US and beyond.

· 7 years or more experience in technology/software
organizations.

· Certified ScrumMaster (Practitioner or Trainer), Certified
Facilitator, or equivalent are all plusses.



Locations:, Anywhere in the continental US near a major airport.



Culture: At Rally, we value teamwork, an ability to meet commitments,
skill, and a successful track record. Our company is comprised of
people who are passionate about the software industry and the success that
implementing Agile Development practices can bring our clients. We are
looking for those who share our passion and the desire to work with the
best and brightest.



In our Professional Services organization we actively encourage
speaking engagements and participation in agile committees. Our Coaches have
been key-note speakers, organizers of agile conferences and authors of
articles and whitepapers.



We offer excellent compensation for proven performers, stock options
and generous benefits with an exceptional opportunity to grow. If you
are interested in being considered or would simply like more information
about what it's like to work here at Rally, one of our coaches would be
happy to discuss the possibilities. Please email jobs@rallydev.com
.