Senior Associate, Agile Delivery Lead (Remote Eligible)

As a Senior Associate, Agile Delivery Lead at Everest Technologies, Inc., your primary responsibilities include leading project planning and execution across the product life cycle, facilitating product backlog management, coordinating stakeholder communication, and ensuring efficient application of Agile methodologies. You will monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary, redefining processes for optimization. Your experience with AWS Cloud infrastructure and proficiency in Agile tools like Jira will also play crucial roles in the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects.

To qualify for the Senior Associate, Agile Delivery Lead position at Everest Technologies, Inc., candidates should possess strong experience in Agile methodologies, specifically having proficiency in managing sprints, stories, and epics. Experience with AWS Cloud deployments is preferred, along with excellent organizational and leadership skills. While a PMP and/or Scrum Master certification is highly beneficial, a solid track record in team management and project coordination is essential.

The Senior Associate, Agile Delivery Lead plays a pivotal role in project success at Everest Technologies, Inc. by effectively managing the planning, execution, and delivery phases of projects. Through prioritizing user stories and epics, maintaining communication with all stakeholders, and leveraging Agile methodologies, this position directly impacts the seamless progression of projects, ensuring that they meet the defined objectives within timelines and quality standards.

A Senior Associate, Agile Delivery Lead at Everest Technologies, Inc. should have a strong familiarity with Agile tools, particularly Jira, which is commonly used for managing projects and tracking progress. Understanding additional tools that support Agile delivery and cloud infrastructure, especially in the context of AWS, will enhance efficiency and project tracking capabilities in this role.

Effective communication is essential for the Senior Associate, Agile Delivery Lead role at Everest Technologies, Inc. Ideal candidates should exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey project status, engage with stakeholders, and report on progress clearly. Additionally, having good analytical and problem-solving skills will help in addressing project challenges and updates, fostering collaboration across teams.

In your response, explain the specific Agile frameworks you have used, such as Scrum or Kanban, and how you have applied these methodologies in managing projects. Provide examples of how you facilitated sprints, prioritized backlogs, and ensured team collaboration to achieve project goals successfully.

Share a specific example of a conflict you faced in an Agile team and the strategies you used to resolve it. Highlight your communication skills, mediation techniques, and how you ensured the team remained focused on project objectives while addressing team dynamics.

Discuss the Agile tools you have experience with, particularly focusing on Jira, while also mentioning any others relevant to the Agile delivery process. Explain how you utilize these tools to track progress, manage backlogs, and communicate with stakeholders effectively.

Your answer should demonstrate your understanding of prioritization techniques such as MoSCoW or using story mapping. Describe how you collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize features based on business value, user needs, and technical constraints, ensuring alignment with the project’s goals.

Discuss various motivational strategies you've employed, such as regular check-ins, celebrating victories, providing constructive feedback, and fostering an inclusive team culture. Emphasize your commitment to team growth and maintaining high spirits throughout challenges.

Outline your hands-on experience with AWS, detailing the specific services you’ve utilized and projects where you've implemented AWS solutions. Showcase how your cloud knowledge aids in effective project delivery and enhances team discussions about technical implementation.

Describe your approach to tracking project progress through KPIs, metrics, and regular stand-ups. Share specific tools you use, your methods for gathering feedback, and how you adjust processes based on the data to ensure alignment with success criteria.

Reflect on the challenges you’ve faced, such as balancing team dynamics, managing stakeholders’ expectations, or adhering to timelines. Explain how you confront these challenges, prioritize transparency, and maintain the effectiveness of Agile principles.

Detail the strategies you've employed to instill Agile practices within your team, such as continuous training, maintaining an open culture for feedback, and leading by example. Emphasize the importance of accountability and regular coaching sessions to reinforce Agile principles.

Share a narrative of a project where you were required to meet tight deadlines. Focus on your planning, resource allocation, and how your Agile practices contributed to expediting the workflow while ensuring quality, enabling you to deliver on time.