Sr. Director of Agile Solutions Consulting

Company: Kenzan
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Do you love applying Agile and Lean practices to improve team performance and deliver software, cloud, and digital transformation projects that meet or exceed client expectations? Demonstrating deep experience leading agile teams in sophisticated enterprises, you will provide leadership and vision for the US Region Solution Enablement team and expert agile consulting for our clients. You'll work in partnership with engineering consultants to provide outstanding cloud and application modernization professional services to our clients. - What we'll expect from you.

• Work with the Head of Consulting, Solutions Enablement of North America to create regional strategies for growth and quality delivery.
• Partner with engineering consultants to work in a unified manner to deliver high quality and consistent delivery methodologies to support our technical project execution.
• Provide agile and lean transformation and change management consulting to clients.
• Lead the cloud modernization journey ways of working for clients from pre-discovery to managing work streams for adopting digital change.
• Provide professional development to the Solutions Enablement Lead Consultants (Managers) in the region.
• Lead Solution Enablement consistency of delivery for the Region.
• Be responsible for a portfolio of software, cloud, and digital transformation projects from initiation to close.
• Balance approximately 50% client work with internal management responsibilities.
• Showcase Kenzan's expertise in the marketplace, and advance practices in the Lean, Agile, cloud, and digital transformation disciplines, through presentations, white papers, and blog posts.
• Lead and participate actively in hiring and onboarding of new employees. Some qualifications we are looking for.
  • Experience leading a team of Solutions Enablement professionals, managing managers, (Agile Technical PM's/Scrum Masters) either within or to support an enterprise organization
  • Detailed command of agile, lean, and traditional project management methodologies
  • Extensive experience managing projects and programs in a variety of different technology environments (Web/Mobile, PaaS, Cloud Virtualization, etc.)
  • Active enjoyment of technology and a proven history of growing technical knowledge
  • Experience working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders, and with guiding the efforts of others to achieve desired outcomes
  • Reads and understand software requirements and architecture diagrams
  • Experience writing clear and effective user stories and requirements
  • Experience with issue tracking systems (specifically JIRA and ADO) and diagramming tools (such as Visio or LucidChart)
  • Availability to travel for client engagements, as needed (no travel during pandemic)
  • 10+ years of experience in the field
  • Experience working with Telcos and the Financial Services Industry a plus
  • PMP, ACP, SAFe, or CSM certifications are a plus What you can expect from us. We offer a competitive salary ($150,000 to $180,000), a range of health benefits for your and your family, Unlimited PTO, a yearly Education Stipend, 401K plan, and additional perks and benefits. Join our collaborative working environment with everything you need to be your best.
    • Mentorship, and opportunities to grow and learn
    • Collaboration with experienced professionals
    • A supportive and non-competitive community
    • Best-of-breed tools for including your choice of machine (most of us use MacBook Pros)
    • Exposure to projects in a variety of different technology environments: web, TV and mobile, front- and back-end design, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and Platform as a Service utilizing proprietary platforms and back-end administrative systems
    • A commitment to your professional growth, including a stipend for coursework and professional development resources One last thing, if you have a lot of these skills, but not all of them, please still apply. We love to teach those who are willing to learn. More about us . Kenzan is a professional services company owned by Amdocs that specializes in digital transformation, application development, and architecture consulting. Combining operational enablers with technical expertise, Kenzan works with partners and clients to craft solutions that leverage cutting-edge technology, from ideation to development and delivery. We are highly collaborative, exceptionally detail-oriented, and love to be challenged. We use the latest cloud technology, agile, continuous integration, and delivery tools. Kenzan and Sourced Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

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