Agile Project Consultant

Who is Trace3

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate Automate Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine California. We employ more than 1200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver Indianapolis Grand Rapids Lexington Los Angeles Louisville Texas San Francisco.

Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology

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Street-Smart-Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the big picture. We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice -The Stuff it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal mentallymapping outevery checkpoint on the pathway to success and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork -Humble Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the companys mission. We treat others with respect admit mistakes give credit where its due and demonstrate transparency. We bring the weather by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials struggles and failures not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

About the Role:

Trace3s Management Consulting practice partners with organizations to drive both operational and cultural transformation for greater business agility and technology-enabled performance. As an Agile Project Consultant (APC) you will champion change across complex multi-workstream client environmentsserving as an expert in agile frameworks (Scrum Kanban SAFe) agile leadership and enterprise-scale transformation. You will blend team coaching hands-on delivery management technical enablement (including DevOps and toolchain integration) and strategic consulting acting as a trusted advisor to both business and IT leaders.

This position is a Contract position with the possibility of converting to full-time.

Lead Agile Transformation & Coaching

• Guide multi-team multi-workstream agile adoption and transformation to deliver business value.
• Coach cross-functional teams client stakeholders (including leaders) scrum masters product owners and business units on agile mindset frameworks (Scrum Kanban SAFe other scaling frameworks) and best practices.
• Facilitate and evolve agile ceremonies (standups sprint planning backlog grooming retrospectives) championing a culture of continuous improvement and psychological safety.
• Architect measure and iterate on organizational agile change roadmaps.

Technical Project Leadership

• Oversee and manage technical agile delivery for multiple teams ensuring alignment to product vision and business goals.
• Collaborate with technical SMEs architects and DevOps engineers to remove impediments escalate risks and improve the flow of work.
• Enable backlog creation/maintenance manage sprint/release planning and engage in release coordination.
• Drive continuous DevOps process optimization toolchain integration (Jira/Confluence Azure DevOps etc.) automation and reporting.

Strategic and Organizational Consulting

• Partner with senior client leaders to embed agility in operating models support process improvement/waste elimination and align delivery models to corporate strategy.
• Support and facilitate org design efforts: map roles/responsibilities establish reporting structures clarify team accountabilities and build communities of practice.
• Advise on change management best practices proactively identify/overcome resistance and drive stakeholder alignment.

Enablement Metrics and Training

• Develop and deliver agile training materials workshops bootcamps and upskilling sessions for teams and business partners.
• Define implement and report agile adoption and delivery metrics/KPIs (team throughput flow WIP business outcomes etc.).
• Support business development through pre-sales consultation proposal writing and SOW creation in partnership with Trace3 account teams.
  
  

Leadership Influence and Client Engagement

• Act as a servant leader and change agent demonstrating adaptability resilienceconflict management and advanced facilitation skills.
• Establish trusted advisor status with C-level and senior IT/business stakeholders.
• Mentor junior consultants scrum masters and emerging leaders; contribute to
  knowledge sharing continuous learning and Trace3 consulting excellence.
  
  

Qualifications & Interests:

Bachelors degree in Business Computer Science Engineering or a related field (Mastersor relevant advanced degree preferred for senior roles).
8 years experience in management consulting agile project delivery or technicalprogram management (preferably in a cross-functional client-facing or professionalservices environment).
Demonstrated success implementing and coaching agile practices across multiple teamsor at enterprise scale (experience with SAFe LeSS or other agile-at-scale frameworksstrongly preferred).
Hands-on background facilitating ceremonies backlog management release planning andcross-team coordination in Agile/DevOps delivery environments.
Strong working knowledge of technical project management SDLC and DevOps concepts(CI/CD test automation monitoring)not just theory but real-world application.
Advanced soft skills: excellent presentation communication facilitation negotiation andservant leadership abilities.
Expertise with agile/project management toolchains (e.g. Jira/Confluence Azure DevOpsRally Planview) including dashboard/report automation.
Experience defining and tracking agile adoption/delivery metrics coaching teams usingdata for improvement.
Demonstrated ability to manage cultural/organizational change initiatives and navigateresistance.
Proven team development and mentoring skills.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Certifications:

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or equivalent(required/preferred).
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) SAFe Agilist or other portfolio/enterprise agilecertifications (strongly preferred for senior roles).
Additional certifications such as ICP-ACC (ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching)PMP or equivalent are a plus.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Light physical exertion with long periods of sitting; travel to client sites as required(up to 50%).
May require working in dynamic and sometimes high-pressure client environments.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or requirements.

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match 529 College Savings Plan Health Savings Account Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3s DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership character and passion in all that we do.

Were committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected valued and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation improves outcomes fosters collaboration boosts teammate satisfaction and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications merit and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations and will not be used in employment decisions including hiring promotions or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

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