IT Americas Lean & Agile Coach (experienced level professional)

Michelin is hiring!

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Michelin is hiring! We are looking for an IT professional who is passionate about Lean & Agile to join our company and be a key player of our IT Americas team.

Overview

For 130 years, Michelin has innovated to improve the mobility of people and goods. Today, we are setting the benchmark across tire and related services markets, while leading a global strategy to drive sustainable & profitable growth.

This role is based at our North American Corporate Headquarters in Greenville, SC where our ~1400 employees take pride in supporting the diverse US and Canadian workforce and thinking globally while also acting locally to uplift and improve our local upstate communities.

Greenville, SC is conveniently located within driving distance to east coast beaches, the Blue Ridge Mountains and large cities like Atlanta and Charlotte. The mild climate, charming downtown, and impressive culinary scene are just a few of the perks of living here.

We are driven to be the employer of choice for people looking for a career with respect and purpose. If you are passionate about IT and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a member of our dynamic team!

The opportunity

This role is part of the IT Americas Applications; Performance & Improvements team and supports Agile teams and their managers in the region. You will work closely with Agile team members to ensure adoption of the Agile approach and best practices so that the teams can deliver the most value to Michelin in a continuous value flow without compromising quality.

What you will do

Exhibit solid understanding of Agile Value and Principles and how those translate to practical implementation in the teams.

Coach teams to self-assess performance and deliver continuous improvements; collaborate with the Global Lean & Agile coach team.

Teach and coach the full Agile iterative and incremental process from Discovery to Delivery.

Coach teams using different frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.); mentor teams and individuals as needed on the tough issues they may be facing in their Agile journeys.

Coach Managers on ways to support their teams in the Agile maturity, ensuring Agile Team Leads are well equipped to serve as guarantors of the Agile mentality & practices within their team.

Assist managers with coaching their teams and providing the right environment to encourage Agile adoption; researching topics related to Agile and bringing new content, activities and thought patterns to the Michelin teams.

Support the evaluation and improvement of team performance and delivery with Gemba's and assessments (Agile Maturity Survey, Ever blue Journey Assessment, Accelerate Performance Metrics, Product Approach, etc.)

What you will bring

Ability to successfully train individuals and teams on new concepts, anchoring their learning with the WHY behind each concept

Be able to inspire teams to adopt Agile using your enthusiasm and experiences with Agile

Have good awareness of when a coaching posture is needed vs a teaching/directive one (e.g., being able to help others find their own solutions rather than prescribing your solutions).

Ability to observe the activities of a team and zero in on where they may need help or support.

Flexibility to meet people where they are on their Agile journey; this includes developing the trust and respect to help individuals and teams through potentially difficult self-discovery.

Ability to coach and work at all levels of the organization and achieve desired results.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years working in an Agile team is required.
• Demonstrable ability to coach is required; Agile coaching experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) or higher.
• CSM, CSPO, ICP-ACC (IC Agile Coaching Certification) is a plus, but is not a substitution for experience in Agile.
• Management or Leadership experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of Lean concepts and methodologies; Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Excellent communications skills. The ability to communicate ideas, concepts, concrete practices, give feedback etc.
• Experience using Jira Agile, Miro, Online Retro Tools (ex: MetroRetro), Planning Poker, Quiz Tools (ex: Kahoot!)

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Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients' mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers' needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries-from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we've been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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