Job description
Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) is an idea-driven company with a commitment to improving the practice of management. We're a wholly owned subsidiary of Harvard University serving customers across three primary markets: educational institutions, corporations, and individual managers.
Agile Lead
Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) is an idea-driven company with a commitment to improving the practice of management. We're a wholly owned subsidiary of Harvard University serving customers across three primary markets: educational institutions, corporations, and individual managers.
The Agile Practice at Harvard Business Publishing applies the mindset, frameworks, and practices of Agile to improve our ability to thrive in a business environment of uncertainty and change.
The Role:
The Agile Lead is responsible for supporting, training, coaching, and mentoring Agile teams in order to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering products and features that provide exceptional business value. The ideal candidate is passionate about Agile and the value that it brings to organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and run healthy, high-performing Agile teams. Lead and inspire Agile teams to deliver the highest value and impact to our customers
- Clearly communicate team progress and status of key initiatives
- Help teams to reflect on and learn from their work
- Educate team members in Scrum and Kanban frameworks
- Support Product Owners in in understanding and performing the duties of their role and ensuring they continue to build and maintain a healthy backlog
- Help coordinate efforts and handoffs among teams that share work
- Embody and model the Agile values of respect, courage, and openness to support a culture of open communication and trust
What we’re looking for:
- In-depth knowledge of Agile principles and practices. CSM, PMI-ACP, CSPO qualifications are all desirable
- 3+ years’ experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager
- Detailed knowledge of Scrum and Kanban
- Strong facilitation skills (brainstorming, conflict resolution, facilitation, etc.)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels
What we offer
As a mission-driven global company, Harvard Business Publishing is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, trust, and engagement where everyone is welcome, valued, respected, and feels they belong. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful programs focused on career development and employee wellness, such as education reimbursement and early-release Summer Fridays!
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