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Req ID: 393351

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Agile Consulting Manager/Release Train Engineer - Remote US Position to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Agile Consulting Manager/Release Train Engineer (Remote)

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Agile Consulting Manager/Release Train Engineer - Remote

Job Responsibilities Include

Play an active part in the Agile community and help to drive initiatives forward across NTT DATA and our clients

Execute small-scale maturity assessments to meet the client where they are on their agile journey, while helping them move forward

Actively looks for and influences opportunities to drive expansion of the account

Structure a portfolio/program and create the appropriate structure, meeting cadences and communication channels

Serve as Agile Subject Matter Expert, helping define roles and responsibilities and on scaling Agile development

Coach clients on transition from waterfall to Agile development and devising and implementing strategies to increase Agile adoption

Promote a culture of innovation by fostering implementation of Agile values, principles, and practices, which include techniques to increase collaboration, predictability, transparency, and velocity

Find solutions to complex problems through critical thinking, engagement, and collaboration

Coordinate between and among Agile teams for progress, impediment resolution, and project management oversight

Lead accountability, autonomy and empowerment within the teams and manage appropriate boundaries to achieve the result of having self-directed work teams

Set overall Agile roadmap which should include Dual-track Agile, DevOps, Scrum/Kanban, with the objective to plan process improvements over time

Return-on-investment analysis to determine and understand business problems and outcomes

Read an organization's next need in terms of sales, having those face-to-face conversations with the client stakeholders

Create Business SOWs & work effectively with the team on Strategic Discovery initiatives





Be the face and voice for the NTT DATA team to client leadership and set client expectations

Lead the cooperative planning for the appropriate short-term and long-term next steps for the client

Collaborate effectively across practices, including Product Experience (Product Mgmt., Agile, NTT DATA Experiences Studio, Technical Architecture), and Engineering, and the Field

Burn Up Charts in the NTT DATA format with a scope line are updated each Sprint

Empower reporting team members with knowledge/tool/training so that they can trusted to complete their tasks in his / her absence

Understand NTT DATA Leadership Competency Framework thoroughly and develop relevant competencies

Act as Career Coach for 1-2 Team Members

Coach Agile teams in Pragmatic Agile

Step into a Lead position, mentoring and coaching a small group of your peers by providing clear and actionable feedback

Expected to be involved in and lead Agile Guild presentations, marketing outreach, blog creation, and other articles to drive NTT DATA forward and providing training to employees on the Agile process

Handle difficult discussions with senior executives

Oversee the work of staff and will be active participants in managing and improving internal process flow

Provide senior management with accurate and timely information necessary to make key client decisions

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of consulting experience with a focus in the Agile environment

5+ years working as a Scrum Master

2+ years coaching teams leveraging Scrum and Kanban frameworks

Protected RTE Certification

Preferred Skills

Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and diplomacy skills to guide, influence and convince others in their adoption of the Agile mindset

Experience in regularly interacting, training, and coaching

Proven success leading large projects (***K+)

Embraces servant leadership, understands engineering practices and serves as a role model for the team to model Agile behaviors and mindsets, which includes key mindset shifts in the journey to Agile

Recommended Certification(s):

PSM III - Professional Scrum Master III





SAFe RTE - Scaled Agile Framework Release Train Engineer

PMI DAVSC – Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant

PMP – PMI Project Management Professional

#Li-NorthAmerica

This posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization. NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for Canada-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is [78 $ hourly range]. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for NTT DATA's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Discount Perks.

We do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies.

Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D; to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

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📌 Agile Consulting Manager/Release Train Engineer - Remote US Position (Toronto)
🏢 NTT DATA
📍 Toronto