Agile Project Consultant

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Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.  

Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology?

 

Come Join Us!

Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

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About the Role:

Trace3’s Management Consulting practice partners with organizations to drive both operational and cultural transformation for greater business agility and technology-enabled performance. As an Agile Project Consultant (APC), you will champion change across complex, multi-workstream client environments—serving as an expert in agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), agile leadership, and enterprise-scale transformation. You will blend team coaching, hands-on delivery management, technical enablement (including DevOps and toolchain integration), and strategic consulting, acting as a trusted advisor to both business and IT leaders.

This position is a Contract position with the possibility of converting to full-time. 

Lead Agile Transformation & Coaching

• Guide multi-team, multi-workstream agile adoption and transformation to deliver business value.
• Coach cross-functional teams, client stakeholders (including leaders), scrum masters, product owners, and business units on agile mindset, frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, other scaling frameworks), and best practices.
• Facilitate and evolve agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives), championing a culture of continuous improvement and psychological safety.
• Architect, measure, and iterate on organizational agile change roadmaps.

Technical Project Leadership

• Oversee and manage technical agile delivery for multiple teams, ensuring alignment to product vision and business goals.
• Collaborate with technical SMEs, architects, and DevOps engineers to remove impediments, escalate risks, and improve the flow of work.
• Enable backlog creation/maintenance, manage sprint/release planning, and engage in release coordination.
• Drive continuous DevOps process optimization, toolchain integration (Jira/Confluence, Azure DevOps, etc.), automation, and reporting.

Strategic and Organizational Consulting

• Partner with senior client leaders to embed agility in operating models, support process improvement/waste elimination, and align delivery models to corporate strategy.
• Support and facilitate org design efforts: map roles/responsibilities, establish reporting structures, clarify team accountabilities, and build communities of practice.
• Advise on change management best practices, proactively identify/overcome resistance, and drive stakeholder alignment.

Enablement, Metrics, and Training

• Develop and deliver agile training materials, workshops, bootcamps, and upskilling sessions for teams and business partners.
• Define, implement, and report agile adoption and delivery metrics/KPIs (team throughput, flow, WIP, business outcomes, etc.).
• Support business development through pre-sales consultation, proposal writing, and SOW creation in partnership with Trace3 account teams.
  
  

Leadership, Influence, and Client Engagement

• Act as a servant leader and change agent, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, conflict management, and advanced facilitation skills.
• Establish trusted advisor status with C-level and senior IT/business stakeholders.
• Mentor junior consultants, scrum masters, and emerging leaders; contribute to
  knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and Trace3 consulting excellence.
  
  

Qualifications & Interests:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or relevant advanced degree preferred for senior roles).
8+ years’ experience in management consulting, agile project delivery, or technical program management (preferably in a cross-functional, client-facing, or professional services environment).
Demonstrated success implementing and coaching agile practices across multiple teams or at enterprise scale (experience with SAFe, LeSS, or other agile-at-scale frameworks strongly preferred).
Hands-on background facilitating ceremonies, backlog management, release planning, and cross-team coordination in Agile/DevOps delivery environments.
Strong working knowledge of technical project management, SDLC, and DevOps concepts (CI/CD, test automation, monitoring)—not just theory but real-world application.
Advanced soft skills: excellent presentation, communication, facilitation, negotiation, and servant leadership abilities.
Expertise with agile/project management toolchains (e.g., Jira/Confluence, Azure DevOps, Rally, Planview), including dashboard/report automation.
Experience defining and tracking agile adoption/delivery metrics, coaching teams using data for improvement.
Demonstrated ability to manage cultural/organizational change initiatives and navigate resistance.
Proven team development and mentoring skills.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Certifications: 

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent (required/preferred).
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist, or other portfolio/enterprise agile certifications (strongly preferred for senior roles).
Additional certifications such as ICP-ACC (ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching), PMP, or equivalent are a plus.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Light physical exertion with long periods of sitting; travel to client sites as required (up to 50%).
May require working in dynamic and sometimes high-pressure client environments.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

 

 

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The Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

 

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email recruiting@trace3.com.

 

***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.