Agile Project Management Coach

Our client is an innovative Web3 fintech infrastructure startup on a mission to revolutionize decentralized finance through our Decentralized Private Key Management ecosystem and pioneering "Key Permission Smart Contracts". Backed by $1.2M in funding and strategic partnerships with MANTRA, IDA, and Qupital, we bridge traditional finance and Web3 technology to create next-generation financial products. Their team is composed of highly skilled professionals, including co-founders from Cambridge University, who thrive on versatility, innovation, and the rapid development of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products).

Who They're Looking For

Our client is seeking an experienced Agile Project Management Coach with a deep understanding of open-source projects to guide their teams toward best practices and help elevate the maturity of agile processes.

As an Agile Project Management Coach with experience in open-source software development, you will play a pivotal role in coaching teams to adopt and optimize agile practices. Your experience in both agile methodologies and open-source culture will enable you to provide tailored coaching, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Coaching & Mentorship:

• Provide hands-on coaching on agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.) to teams working on open-source software projects.
• Help teams transition to agile practices, ensuring proper understanding and implementation of agile frameworks.
• Mentor team leads, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other stakeholders in agile roles to enhance their effectiveness.
• Conduct regular retrospectives, sprint reviews, and planning sessions to continuously improve processes.

• Open Source Project Expertise:

• Leverage your experience in the open-source software development environment to help teams navigate the unique challenges of collaborating across distributed, diverse teams.
• Advise on best practices for managing open-source contributions, handling pull requests, version control, and maintaining project health.
• Foster a culture of transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration within open-source communities.

• Process Improvement:

• Assess current workflows, identify areas for improvement, and implement agile transformations where necessary.
• Help teams define clear goals, deliverables, and measurable outcomes while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and ensure that communication flows smoothly across all levels of the project.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with leadership and stakeholders to align project delivery with organizational goals, ensuring agile processes are supporting strategic priorities.
• Ensure that there is effective communication between development teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Promote agile principles within the broader organization to build understanding and support for agile adoption.

• Training & Workshops:

• Develop and deliver agile training sessions, workshops, and seminars tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create learning materials and resources to support continuous learning and development for teams and individuals.

Key Requirements

• Experience:

• Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach with a strong focus on open-source software projects.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.), and a solid track record of successfully coaching teams through agile transformations.
• Familiarity with the open-source ecosystem, including version control systems (e.g., Git), issue tracking (e.g., Jira, GitHub Issues), and the dynamics of community-driven development.
• Experience working in remote or distributed teams and managing cross-functional collaborations across various time zones.

• Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong facilitation skills, able to guide teams through agile ceremonies and retrospectives.
• Expertise in mentoring and coaching individuals at different experience levels, from junior developers to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana, Monday.com, etc.).

• Education & Certifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), or equivalent preferred.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines and DevOps practices in an agile environment.
• Familiarity with software documentation and developer tools commonly used in open-source projects.
Experience with scaling agile in large organizations or distributed teams.

Why Join Us

• Technical Innovation: Work on cutting-edge cryptographic solutions and shape the future of blockchain infrastructure.
• Strategic Impact: Join as a technical co-founder with significant influence on product direction and company strategy.
• Global Collaboration: Engage with a distributed team while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
• Growth Potential: Benefit from substantial equity offerings and leadership opportunities.
• Developer-Centric Culture: Thrive in an environment that prioritizes technical excellence and continuous learning.