Lead Agilest (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-08-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA133: Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 3 Concord 50 Apple Hill Drive Concord - Building 3, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is hiring a Lead Agilest to support our teams in Tewksbury, Massachusetts onsite. You will work within the Air & Missile Defense Software Department supporting the Patriot Software Development Team.  Patriot is the world's pre-eminent air defense system, and we are currently developing Patriot training software in support of new system capabilities.  We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a diverse workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern languages and computing platforms.

What You Will Do

Agile Ceremonies Management:

• Plan, organize, and facilitate PI (Program Increment) planning events.
• Conduct and manage Scrum of Scrums, ensuring effective coordination among teams.
• Support teams in implementation of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) as well as principles, practices, and tools.
• Mentor team members on the effective use of Agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Tool Implementation and Utilization:

• Guide teams on the effective use of Agile tools, particularly JIRA, for tracking progress and managing workflows.
• Customize and configure JIRA to meet the specific needs of the teams and projects.
• Monitor and ensure proper use of Agile tools, providing support and troubleshooting as needed.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Facilitate communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a liaison between development teams and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Communicate progress, impediments, and changes to the broader organization effectively.

Requirements Management:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize software requirements.
• Ensure requirements are clearly communicated and understood by development teams.
• Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date backlog of requirements in JIRA or other relevant tools.
• Assist in translating business needs into technical requirements and user stories.
• Ensure traceability of requirements through the development lifecycle.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years experience.
• Experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or Agile Project Manager in a software development environment.
• Experience organizing and facilitating Agile ceremonies, including, but not limited to PI planning, Scrum of Scrums, etc.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Proficiency with Agile tools, particularly JIRA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Ability to document, implement, and drive Agile adoption at the portfolio level.
• Excellent training and mentoring skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Prior experience within Patriot software is highly desirable. Familiarity with Raytheon software development process is also helpful.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility - Yes

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in a